Imbabura edge past El Nacional in Ibarra
Ibarra, Ecuador. In a tight and low-scoring encounter, Imbabura secured a narrow victory over El Nacional thanks to a solitary goal from Luis Klimowicz in the 70th minute.
The match started with El Nacional appearing more incisive, but Imbabura gradually gained control of possession as the game progressed. The first half saw a display of intensity reflected in the yellow cards received by both teams: A. Cabeza for El Nacional in the 35th minute, and C. Luna Tobar for Imbabura in the 90th minute.
The second half was more dynamic, with Imbabura taking the initiative and El Nacional looking to react. The breakthrough arrived in the 70th minute, following a counter-attack that culminated in Klimowicz’s clinical finish, assisted by Luna Tobar.
After conceding the goal, El Nacional tried to equalize, but Imbabura defended their lead with solidity.
Imbabura dominated the match in terms of possession (61% against El Nacional’s 39%), had more shots (9 against 6), and registered more corners (11 against 1). However, El Nacional was more accurate with shots on target (2 against 3), indicating that Imbabura’s chances were not well taken.
El Nacional had a mixed performance, but they created danger in the Imbabura goal, particularly in the first half. The team demonstrated a lack of precision in their shots and couldn’t find a way to score.
Imbabura’s victory puts them in a stronger position in the Liga Pro standings, while El Nacional will need to regroup and refocus if they are to compete for more ambitious goals.
Substitutions imbabura: at minute 46 S. Sanchez came in and R. Caicedo went out., at minute 66 E. Mendoza came in and L. Pantoja went out., at minute 90 J. Pita came in and L. Klimowicz went out., at minute 90 M. Chala came in and T. Espinoza went out.
Substitutions el nacional: at minute 60 A. Cela came in and L. Arce went out., at minute 75 F. Martinez came in and J. Borja went out., at minute 75 G. Asprilla came in and A. Cabeza went out., at minute 75 D. Pazmino came in and G. J. Cortez Casierra went out., at minute 84 E. Carabali came in and J. Ordonez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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