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Tense Capital City Derby Ends in Draw at Estadio Banco Guayaquil
Quito, Ecuador – A tension-filled capital city derby between Independiente del Valle and LDU de Quito ended goalless at the Estadio Banco Guayaquil. The match, corresponding to the third round of the Championship Group in the Liga Pro 2025, was officiated by referee Anthony Diaz.
Independiente del Valle dominated possession with 52% and generated a greater number of scoring opportunities, accumulating 20 total shots, although only 4 of them were on target. LDU de Quito, on the other hand, appeared more conservative in attack, with 10 shots, 3 of which required the intervention of the opposing goalkeeper.
The match was characterized by a high number of fouls, 11 committed by Independiente del Valle and 15 by LDU de Quito, which translated into a flurry of yellow cards. Four Independiente del Valle players were cautioned, while LDU de Quito received three cards. Despite the intensity and rivalry, neither team managed to break the deadlock on the scoreboard. Independiente del Valle had more opportunities from corner kicks with 8, while LDU generated only 3.
Substitutions ldu de quito: at minute 46 C. Gruezo came in and G. Villamil went out., at minute 69 L. Pastran came in and M. Estrada went out., at minute 69 F. Cornejo came in and K. Minda went out., at minute 80 L. Alzugaray came in and A. Alvarado went out., at minute 80 L. Quinonez came in and J. Quintero went out.
Substitutions independiente del valle: at minute 61 M. Hoyos came in and C. Zabala went out., at minute 61 R. Briones came in and R. Ibarra went out., at minute 79 C. Spinelli came in and Y. Vasquez went out., at minute 88 J. Lerma came in and J. P. Arroyo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente del Valle
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LDU de Quito
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