Ecuador, Daniel Noboa and the national football team.
After Ecuador beat Germany at the World Cup.
Ecuador president Daniel Noboa declared Friday a public holiday after the national team came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 20 years.
Noboa praised the players and coach for recovering from criticism and delivering national joy. Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata completed the comeback after Germany had taken an early lead.