2000 in Ecuadorian football
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The 2000 season is the 78th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
| Season | 2000 |
|---|---|
 | |
National leagues
Serie A
- Champion: Olmedo (1st title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: LDU Quito, Técnico Universitario
Serie B
- Winner: LDU Portoviejo (5th title)
- Promoted: LDU Portoviejo, Delfín
- Relegated: Panamá
Segunda
- Winner: UDJ Quinindé
- Promoted: UDJ Quinindé
Clubs in international competitions
| Team | 2000 Copa Libertadores | 2000 Copa Merconorte |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | N/A | Eliminated in the First Stage |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the Round of 16 | Eliminated in the First Stage |
| Emelec | Eliminated in the First Stage | Eliminated in the Semifinals |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
National teams
Senior team
The Ecuador national team played in sixteen matches in 2000: ten FIFA World Cup qualifiers and six friendlies.
2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup began in 2000.
Friendlies
Attendance: 12,000
Referee: Evaristo Soriano (Honduras)
| Ecuador | 1 – 3 |  Honduras |
|---|---|---|
E. Hurtado  24' |
Cárcamo 54', 63' Velásquez 90' |
Referee: Hugo León Guajardo (Mexico)
Referee: Kevin Stott (United States)