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LDU Quito edges past Deportivo Cuenca in thrilling encounter
In a vibrant match played at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro in Cuenca, Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito defeated Deportivo Cuenca 2-1 in the sixth round of the 2025 Liga Pro. The match, refereed by Oswaldo Contreras, was characterized by intense play and chances for both teams.
The home side took the lead in the 33rd minute thanks to a goal by Leonardo Mancinelli. However, LDU Quito responded quickly and equalized in the 23rd minute with a goal from G. Villamil, assisted by A. Alvarado. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with LDU Quito showing greater control of the ball (64% possession) and creating more scoring opportunities (13 shots, 6 on target). Finally, in the closing stages of the game, in the 90th minute, A. Cabeza sealed the victory for the visitors with a goal that left Deportivo Cuenca without options.
The match ended with a 2-1 scoreline in favor of LDU Quito, who dominated possession and scoring chances. Deportivo Cuenca, despite their efforts, could not avoid defeat. It is worth noting the yellow cards shown to two Deportivo Cuenca players, S. Morocho and B. Bustos, in the final minutes of the game.
Substitutions deportivo cuenca: at minute 46 A. Venezia came in and A. Lopez went out., at minute 46 L. Arroyo came in and I. Bailone went out., at minute 74 L. Estupinan came in and L. Mancinelli went out., at minute 83 E. Guevara came in and M. Piedra went out., at minute 90 D. Noboa came in and C. Luna Tobar went out.
Substitutions ldu de quito: at minute 46 L. Pastran came in and A. Alvarado went out., at minute 66 M. Diaz came in and L. Alzugaray went out., at minute 78 E. Castillo came in and G. Villamil went out., at minute 78 J. Quinteros came in and D. I. de la Cruz went out., at minute 85 A. Cabeza came in and B. J. Ramirez Leon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Deportivo Cuenca
LDU de Quito
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