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Emelec Defeats Deportivo Cuenca in Thrilling Match in Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador – Emelec triumphed over Deportivo Cuenca in a hard-fought match at the Estadio George Capwell, with a final score of 3 to 1. The match, valid for Liga Pro, 2025 Season, Placement Group – 1 Round, was officiated by referee Anthony Diaz.
Emelec showcased effectiveness in the first half, opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a goal by J. Cevallos, assisted by A. Gonzalez. In the 18th minute, M. Solis extended the lead, assisted by F. Leon. However, J. Cevallos received a yellow card in the 38th minute.
Deportivo Cuenca reduced the deficit in the 61st minute thanks to a goal by L. Mancinelli, assisted by C. Luna Tobar, reigniting their hopes. Nevertheless, Emelec sealed the match in the 74th minute with a penalty goal converted by J. Ruiz.
Despite having only 36% ball possession, Emelec showed forcefulness with 8 total shots, 4 of them on target. Deportivo Cuenca dominated possession with 64%, but only managed to convert one goal out of the 13 shots taken. The match was characterized by a contested game, with 14 fouls committed by Emelec and 7 by Deportivo Cuenca. Emelec accumulated 3 yellow cards, while Deportivo Cuenca received 2.
Substitutions emelec: at minute 22 A. Gonzalez came in and E. Munoz went out., at minute 62 J. Ayovi came in and W. Corozo went out., at minute 62 J. Cevallos came in and A. Barco went out., at minute 78 M. Solis came in and J. R. Cuero Palacio went out., at minute 78 E. Munoz came in and J. Quinonez went out.
Substitutions deportivo cuenca: at minute 46 J. Chacon came in and J. Ordonez went out., at minute 46 M. Piedra came in and M. Maccari went out., at minute 82 A. Rodriguez came in and N. Leguizamon went out., at minute 82 L. Estupinan came in and S. Morocho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Emelec
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Deportivo Cuenca
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