Orense SC vs Leones del Norte May 09 2026 00:00 UTC

Orense SC Dominates Leones del Norte in Machala Clash Orense SC secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Leones del Norte at the Estadio 9 de Mayo in Machala, in a match corresponding to matchday 13 of the 2026 Liga Pro regular season in Ecuador. Under the refereeing of F. Congo, the encounter saw Orense SC exert significant control over possession and goal-scoring opportunities. From the outset, Orense SC dictated the pace of the game with 64% possession, generating 19 shots, 10 of which were on target.

Leones del Norte, on the other hand, was largely outplayed, maintaining only 36% possession and registering just 6 shots, with only 1 on target. The first half was marked by intensity and several bookings. In the 22nd minute, J. Moran of Leones del Norte received the first yellow card.

Shortly after, in the 27th minute, Leones del Norte had a goal by B. Kreiman disallowed due to offside, a pivotal moment that could have altered the match's trajectory. Aggressiveness continued with V. Burgoa of Orense SC being booked in the 36th minute, and just before halftime, S.

Portocarrero (Leones del Norte) and E. S. Zambrano Pesantez (Orense SC) also received yellow cards. The deadlock was broken in the second half.

In the 55th minute, V. Burgoa of Orense SC scored the opening goal of the match with an assist from A. Herrera, consolidating his team's superiority. Leones del Norte accumulated another booking in the 76th minute with N.

Monserrat. The decisive blow came in the 79th minute. A. Herrera of Orense SC had a chance to extend the lead from the penalty spot but missed.

However, in an immediate follow-up action, Herrera redeemed himself and scored a goal to make it 2-0, virtually sealing the victory for his team. The match concluded with more yellow cards for M. Bermudez of Orense SC in the 82nd minute, and for L. Nazareno (Leones del Norte) and E.

Pluas (Orense SC) in added time (90 minutes). Orense SC demonstrated its effectiveness in corners (7 against 4) and, although committing more fouls (23 against 15), managed to maintain discipline with 3 yellow cards compared to Leones del Norte's 4, with no red cards in the match. A well-deserved victory for Orense SC as they continue their 2026 Liga Pro campaign.