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Thrilling Draw in Loja: Libertad and Deportivo Cuenca Share the Spoils
Loja, Ecuador – In a vibrant match played at the Estadio Federativo Reina del Cisne, Libertad and Deportivo Cuenca drew in a game full of emotions and back-and-forth action. The match, valid for matchday 19 of the Liga Pro 2025, ended in a draw that reflected the intensity of the game.
Deportivo Cuenca took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to a goal by A. Gomez, assisted by C. Luna Tobar. However, Libertad reacted in the second half and equalized in the 48th minute with a goal by W. Ayovi. The home side’s joy was extended when, in the 59th minute, A. Gomez scored an own goal, giving Libertad the lead.
The match was highly contested, as reflected in the number of cautions. For Libertad, Y. Quinonez, D. Bolanos, E. Caicedo, and W. Ayovi received yellow cards. For Deportivo Cuenca, A. Gomez and C. Luna Tobar were cautioned.
Regarding statistics, Libertad dominated ball possession with 55% compared to Deportivo Cuenca’s 45%. However, both teams generated a similar number of scoring opportunities. Libertad took 17 shots, 7 of which were on target, while Deportivo Cuenca took 13 shots, with 4 directed at the goal. The home side also surpassed in corners with 7 over the 4 of the visit.
Under the refereeing of Oswaldo Contreras, the match unfolded with intensity and commitment from both teams. The final draw leaves both teams with the feeling of having been able to take the victory, but also aware of having added a valuable point in their fight for the season’s objectives.
Substitutions deportivo cuenca: at minute 59 J. Ordonez came in and L. Mancinelli went out., at minute 59 E. Raggio came in and M. Piedra went out., at minute 67 J. Chacon came in and N. Leguizamon went out., at minute 81 L. Estupinan came in and M. Maccari went out.
Substitutions libertad: at minute 75 E. Caicedo came in and N. Caicedo went out., at minute 75 W. Ayovi came in and A. Quinonez went out., at minute 82 D. Bolanos came in and W. Bardales went out., at minute 82 J. Monaga came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 90 J. Bravo came in and J. Humanante went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Libertad
Titulares:
Deportivo Cuenca
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