Gomez said the match was particularly valuable because his players faced a team with many characteristics in common with Croatia, their rivals in World Cup Group G along with Italy and Mexico.
Back in Ecuador, the press praised the win, suggesting that the starting line-up should be the one that kicks off against Mexico on 3 June.
"Smiles returned to the national team," was the headline in El Comercio newspaper.
"Tin is back," El Universo said, referring to Delgado's recovery from a knee injury.
Ecuador continue their build-up with a match against AC Milan, also in the United States, on Saturday.