Deportivo Cuenca defeats Imbabura in an intense match
Ibarra, Ecuador – Deportivo Cuenca secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Imbabura in a match played at the Estadio Olímpico de Ibarra. The encounter was a clash of styles, with Imbabura seeking to control possession and Deportivo Cuenca capitalizing on counter-attack opportunities.
The first half was characterized by the discipline of both teams, with only three yellow cards. Imbabura held more of the ball but failed to create danger in front of goal. Deportivo Cuenca, on the other hand, proved more effective in their few chances.
The second half was more dynamic, with both teams looking for the win. Imbabura became more aggressive in attack, but Deportivo Cuenca managed to counter the pressure and make the difference in the final minutes.
The first goal came in the 79th minute, when Víctor Branda took advantage of a pass from Leonardo Mancinelli to open the scoring. Branda scored again in the 90th minute, this time without an assist, to seal his team’s victory.
The match was affected by the accumulation of yellow cards. Imbabura received six yellow cards, while Deportivo Cuenca received five. However, none of the cards resulted in a dismissal.
Deportivo Cuenca ended the match with 41% possession, two shots on goal and one corner. Imbabura had 59% possession, two shots on goal and two corners.
This victory puts Deportivo Cuenca in a favorable position in the standings. Imbabura, on the other hand, will need to improve their performance if they want to fight for a spot in the next phase.
Substitutions deportivo cuenca: at minute 46 A. Venezia came in and R. Morocho went out., at minute 46 V. Branda came in and D. Luna went out., at minute 73 B. Corozo came in and F. Mera went out., at minute 85 E. Davila came in and L. Mancinelli went out., at minute 90 M. Zambrano came in and P. Magnin went out.
Substitutions imbabura: at minute 65 M. Chala came in and E. A. Medina went out., at minute 65 F. Paz came in and L. Pantoja went out., at minute 81 D. Burbano came in and L. Klimowicz went out., at minute 81 J. Alcivar came in and R. Caicedo went out., at minute 86 J. Pita came in and T. Lecanda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Imbabura
Titulares:
Deportivo Cuenca
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