2005 in Ecuadorian football
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The 2005 season is the 83rd season of competitive football in Ecuador.
| Season | 2005 |
|---|---|
 | |
National leagues
Serie A
- Champion:
- Apertura: LDU Quito (8th title)
- Clausura: El Nacional (12th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: Deportivo Quevedo (after Apertura); LDU Loja (after Clausura)
Serie B
Segunda
- Winner: Deportivo Azogues
- Promoted: Deportivo Azogues, Imbabura
Clubs in international competitions
| Team | 2005 Copa Libertadores | 2005 Copa Sudamericana |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Cuenca | Eliminated in the Second Stage | N/A |
| El Nacional | N/A | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the Round of 16 | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
| Olmedo | Eliminated in the Second Stage | N/A |
National teams
Senior team
The Ecuador national team played seventeen matches in 2005: their remaining seven 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and ten friendlies.
2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Ecuador finished their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in 3rd place, behind Brazil and Argentina. This marked their second qualification to the tournament.
Friendlies
| Ecuador | 2–0 |  Panama |
|---|---|---|
O. Tenorio  88', 90+2' |
Referee: Luis Vasco (Ecuador)
| Ecuador | 2–0 | Panama |
|---|---|---|
| O. Tenorio 45', 53' |
Estadio Rafael Vera Yepez, Babahoyo
Referee: Pedro Ramos (Ecuador)
Referee: Gabriel Favale (Argentina)
Referee: Edgar Durán (Costa Rica)
Referee: Terry Vaughn (United States)
Referee: Terry Vaughn (United States)
Referee: Luis Vasco (Ecuador)
Referee: Javier Moreno (Spain)
LG Cup Four Nations Tournament
