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Barcelona SC Secures Victory in Thrilling Match Against Libertad in Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador – In an emotionally charged match held at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Barcelona SC defeated Libertad in a game corresponding to matchday 18 of Liga Pro. Under the refereeing of Lenin Quinonez, the game unfolded with high intensity and clear dominance in ball possession by Barcelona SC, reaching 62% compared to Libertad’s 38%.
The score was opened early with a goal by J. Corozo in the 16th minute, assisted by J. Gomez, giving the initial lead to the home team. However, the match was interrupted when, in the 25th minute, a goal by I. Zambrano for Libertad was disallowed by VAR due to a prior foul. The first half concluded with a second goal from Corozo, this time assisted by B. Oyola in the 45th minute, extending the lead for Barcelona SC.
The second half of the match did not disappoint in emotions. Libertad reacted strongly, reducing the deficit with a goal by E. Caicedo in the 49th minute, assisted by Y. Quinonez, and equalizing the score in the 55th minute with a goal by I. Zambrano. The game remained in tense equilibrium until X. Arreaga scored the third goal for Barcelona SC in the 78th minute, assisted by B. Carabali, returning the lead to the home team. Libertad did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit again in the last minute of regulation time with a goal by D. Avila.
The match ended 3-4 in favor of Barcelona SC, who managed to maintain the advantage despite Libertad’s insistence. Barcelona SC demonstrated greater forcefulness in attack, with 15 total shots, of which 8 were on target, while Libertad made 11 shots, with 9 of them directed at the goal. The match was characterized by a disputed game, with 20 fouls committed by Barcelona SC and 11 by Libertad. The referee showed one yellow card to each team, to W. Ayovi for Libertad and to D. Arroyo for Barcelona SC.
Substitutions barcelona sc: at minute 62 J. R. Quinonez Ruiz came in and L. Souza de Almeida went out., at minute 62 J. Gomez came in and J. Valiente went out., at minute 62 B. Oyola came in and C. Solano went out., at minute 90 J. Corozo came in and G. J. Cortez Casierra went out.
Substitutions libertad: at minute 68 E. Caicedo came in and A. Quinonez went out., at minute 68 W. Ayovi came in and N. Caicedo went out., at minute 68 C. Arboleda came in and D. Avila went out., at minute 90 Y. Quinonez came in and J. Humanante went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Barcelona SC
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Libertad
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