Walter Ayovi says Ecuador are keeping a positive attitude with their Copa America Centenario campaign in the balance ahead of their final Group B match against Haiti in New Jersey.
Following a goalless draw with Brazil and a 2-2 tie against Peru, Ecuador sit third in their pool and two points adrift of the qualification places.
Haiti are simply playing for pride, but Gustavo Quinteros' team still have an opportunity to advance to the quarter-finals.
A two-goal victory would guarantee qualification regardless of the result in Brazil's meeting with Peru later on Sunday.
"We have to win to qualify, we have the chance and everything depends on us," Ayovi said.
"We have a great team and know what we should do, we are speaking positively and hopefully that will help us.
"Haiti is a team that has interesting aspects, we know it will be a tough opponent. We hope to create our own opportunity and be the team we were against Peru.
"It's not easy to score two goals, but you have to work towards that possibility. We want to qualify."
Patrice Neveu's side were not too disheartened, however, having scored their first ever Copa goal against the five-time World Cup winners.
