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Tense Draw Between LDU de Quito and Independiente del Valle at Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Quito witnessed a tight and hard-fought match between LDU de Quito and Independiente del Valle, valid for matchday 17 of Liga Pro. The match, played at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, ended in a draw that reflects the parity shown on the field.
The first half was marked by an intense and physical game, with several yellow cards shown on both sides. C. Spinelli (Independiente del Valle) was booked in the 24th minute, followed by R. Mina (LDU de Quito) in the 29th, M. Carabajal (Independiente del Valle) in the 38th, and C. Gruezo (LDU de Quito) in the 40th.
The score opened in the 68th minute, when C. Spinelli converted a penalty for Independiente del Valle, giving his team the lead. It seemed like Independiente would take the victory, but in the last minute of regulation time, A. Arce scored for LDU de Quito, tying the game and unleashing joy among the local fans. Arce, however, was also cautioned immediately after his goal. The tension remained until the end, with new yellow cards for E. Bores (Independiente del Valle) in the 87th, L. Loor (Independiente del Valle) in the 90th and J. Medina (Independiente del Valle) also in the 90th.
Regarding statistics, Independiente del Valle dominated possession with 57% compared to LDU de Quito’s 43%. However, neither team managed to generate shots on goal. The referee of the match, Gabriel Ismael Gonzalez Cordero, had a busy night, cautioning several players from both teams.
Substitutions independiente del valle: at minute 55 R. Schunke came in and R. Briones went out., at minute 55 J. Sornoza came in and P. Mercado went out., at minute 55 J. Medina came in and R. Ibarra went out., at minute 69 C. Zabala came in and J. Mendez went out., at minute 77 E. Bores came in and G. Villar went out.
Substitutions ldu de quito: at minute 65 A. Arce came in and A. Cabeza went out., at minute 65 L. Alzugaray came in and A. Alvarado went out., at minute 79 F. Cornejo came in and C. Gruezo went out., at minute 79 L. Pastran came in and R. Mina went out., at minute 87 M. Estrada came in and M. Diaz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
LDU de Quito
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Independiente del Valle
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