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Independiente del Valle Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match in Quito
Quito, Ecuador – Independiente del Valle defeated El Nacional in a tense and tactical match played at the Estadio Banco Guayaquil. The game, corresponding to matchday 23 of the 2025 Liga Pro, was characterized by high ball possession from Independiente del Valle (65%), who dominated the game for the majority of the time. El Nacional, on the other hand, sought to create danger with quick transitions, albeit with less success.
The first half passed without goals, but with several yellow cards shown, indicating the intensity of the game. B. Hernandez from El Nacional and R. Briones from Independiente del Valle were cautioned.
In the second half, Independiente del Valle managed to break the tie thanks to a goal by P. Mercado in the 51st minute. The goal gave confidence to the visitors, who continued to control the pace of the match. El Nacional, despite some attempts, failed to convert their opportunities. The match continued at a similar pace, with yellow cards added for J. D. Mejia Moreira and A. Bedoya on the side of El Nacional, and J. P. Arroyo for Independiente del Valle, reflecting the constant dispute for control of the midfield.
Despite having the same number of shots, 10, El Nacional had 7 of them off target. While Independiente del Valle, with fewer off-target shots, achieved greater effectiveness by scoring the winning goal. Independiente del Valle claimed victory in Quito, demonstrating their superiority in possession and ball control.
Substitutions independiente del valle: at minute 59 R. Briones came in and J. P. Arroyo went out., at minute 72 C. Spinelli came in and M. Hoyos went out., at minute 73 Cazares came in and D. Guagua went out., at minute 90 A. Rodriguez came in and E. Pata went out.
Substitutions el nacional: at minute 59 C. Velez came in and F. Borja went out., at minute 67 J. D. Mejia Moreira came in and J. Guisamano went out., at minute 89 J. Borja came in and J. Maya went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente del Valle
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El Nacional
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