Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor
Venezuelan player John Jairo Murillo (15) looks at the soccer ball while deciding which teammate he will pass it to next.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Ecuadorian goalkeeper Esteban Dreer (12) kicks the ball after a missed shot from a Venezuelan player.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Venezuelan player Romelo Otero (10) tries to pass Ecuadorian player Matias Oyola (11) as he heads toward the goal.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Venezuelan player Mikel Villanueva (3) looks down in disappointment after scoring a own goal in Ecuador’s favor to make the score 1-0 during the first half.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Venezuelan player Jacobo Kouffaty (17) checks where to throw the ball during a free throw.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
FAU’s mascot Owlsley high-fives children before the start of Florida Atlantic’s 2017 spring football game on Saturday afternoon.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Venezuelan fans cheer and hug one another as Junior Moreno (14) scores during the first half to tie the game at one.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Venezuelan goalkeeper Alain Baroja (12) looks at his teammates while trying to get their attention during a free kick.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Ecuadorian player Marcos Caicedo (23) faces off with Venezuelan player Rolf Feltscher (20) to maintain possession in his team’s favor.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Ecuadorian player Pedro Velasco (6) trips Venezuelan player Jacobo Kouffaty (17) and both head to the ground while the Ecuadorian player calls to referee saying “No foul.”.

Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer
Venezuelan goalkeeper Alain Baroja (12) catches the soccer ball mid air while Ecuadorian player Enner Valencia (13) misses the opportunity to score for his team.