Guayaquil is...Where?

Spain defeated the Ecuadorian Selecion (National Soccer Team) and... WHAT? It amazes me at how shoddy some writers are in checking facts. I am referring to a news story running on Yahoo Sports an originating from Goal.com

On Wednesday, 14 August Spain traveled for the very first time to Ecuador to play a friendly between the national teams of Spain an Ecuador. Here's the quote that has me shaking my head:

The world and European champions dealt with the altitude in Guayaquil and produced a professional win despite the absence of several of their stars.

???????? The altitude in Guayaquil? Uhhh, Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador, the most important commercial center in the country, and most importantly, the most important shipping port in Ecuador. That is right, shipping port, as in on the Pacific Ocean.

My comment was:

I live in Guayaquil, and living one meter above the ocean has its challenges, I guess.Of course, I believe this writer has never looked at a map, and expects that since Quito (where most of the international games are played) is at 9,300 feet then the whole country must be. Poor work.

We all make mistakes, lord knows I have made my share, but come on guys.

By the way, Spain won 2-0, if you keep track of such things.