Brazil made a 1-1 away draw to Ecuador in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday due to the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Ecuador outplayed the five-time world champions but were denied the goal by Inter Milan goalkeeper Cesar time and again.

Substitute Julio Baptista scored the opening for Brazil in the 74th minute before substitute Cristian Noboa made the equaliser in the 89th minute at the Atahualpa at 2,800 meters above sea level.

Brazil accumulated 18 points from 11 games in the 10-team South American qualifying group, five behind leaders Paraguay, while Ecuador have 13.

(Xinhua News Agency March 30, 2009)