English:
Libertad defeated Emelec 2-1 in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Federativo Reina del Cisne in Loja. The game, corresponding to matchday 15 of the 2nd round of the 2024 Liga Pro, was a constant exchange of attacks. Libertad took an early lead with a goal from I. Zambrano in the 4th minute, assisted by E. Caicedo. C. Medina extended Libertad’s advantage in the 42nd minute, assisted by D. Avila. Emelec pulled one back in the 48th minute through a goal from A. Ricaurte. Despite Emelec’s greater possession (60%) and superior shot count (18 vs 11), Libertad showed greater efficiency in attack, with 7 shots on target compared to Emelec’s 5. The match was marked by tension, with a total of 23 fouls and 6 yellow cards, 3 for each team. The victory went to Libertad, demonstrating a convincing effectiveness despite Emelec’s greater possession.
Substitutions libertad: at minute 13 B. Caicedo came in and C. Obando went out., at minute 66 D. Bolanos came in and W. Bardales went out., at minute 66 L. Angulo came in and J. J. Almeida Marquez went out., at minute 67 D. Caicedo came in and E. Caicedo went out.
Substitutions emelec: at minute 46 C. Valencia came in and R. Borja went out., at minute 72 E. Munoz came in and A. Ricaurte went out., at minute 72 Jhon Sanchez came in and J. Ruiz went out., at minute 90 J. Gonzaga came in and W. Corozo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Libertad
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