Ecuador's unbeaten start to CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying came to a brutal end at the hands of Colombia in Barranquilla.
Colombia became the first team to topple Ecuador in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying courtesy of a 3-1 win in Barranquilla.
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman retained faith in the majority of the side he sent out during the 3-2 win away to Bolivia on Thursday and he was repaid with a masterful performance.
Carlos Bacca (two) and Sebastian Perez scored the goals for his side as Ecuador - which struck late through Michael Arroyo - struggled for fluency throughout after their dramatic 2-2 draw against Paraguay last time out.