title: 2004 in Ecuadorian football
text: # 2004 in Ecuadorian football
  
  The 2004 season is the 82nd season of competitive football in Ecuador.
  
  ## National leagues
  
  ### Serie A
  
  * Champion: Deportivo Cuenca (1st title)
  * International cup qualifiers:
     * 2005 Copa Libertadores: Deportivo Cuenca, Olmedo, LDU Quito
     * 2004 Copa Sudamericana: LDU Quito, Aucas
  * Relegated: Macará, ESPOLI
  
  ### Serie B
  
  * Winner: Deportivo Quevedo (3rd title)
  * Promoted: Deportivo Quevedo, LDU Loja
  * Relegated: Deportivo Saquisilí, Audaz Octubrino
  
  ### Segunda
  
  * Winner: Tungurahua
  * Promoted: Tungurahua, Esmeraldas Petrolero
  
  ## Clubs in international competitions
  
  | Team | 2004 Copa Libertadores | 2004 Copa Sudamericana |
  | - | - | - |
  | Aucas | N/A | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
  | Barcelona | Eliminated in the Round of 16 | N/A |
  | El Nacional | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
  | LDU Quito | Eliminated in the Round of 16 | Eliminated in the Semifinals |
  
  ## National teams
  
  ### Senior team
  
  **2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers**
  
  Ecuador continued their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying in 2006.
  
  **Copa América**
  
  Ecuador was drawn into Group B with Argentina, Mexico, and Uruguay. They finished 4th in the group and were eliminated from the tournament.
  
  | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
  | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
  | Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 4 |
  | Ecuador | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | −7 | 0 |
  