Universidad Católica Edges Out El Nacional in Quito
Universidad Católica defeated El Nacional 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, corresponding to the first round of the second phase of the Liga Pro 2024.
The match began with an early goal from J. Fajardo for Universidad Católica in the 14th minute. However, El Nacional remained in the fight and could have equalized the score with a missed penalty by C. Velez in the 70th minute. El Nacional had the chance to take the lead, but a goal by S. Mazamba was disallowed for offside in the 53rd minute.
In the final stretch of the match, J. Fajardo scored again for Universidad Católica in the 81st minute, sealing the victory for his team.
El Nacional had more possession of the ball (52%) and launched 2 shots (1 on target), while Universidad Católica had 11 shots (4 on target) and 48% possession. El Nacional committed 14 fouls and received one yellow card, while Universidad Católica committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards.
El Nacional had a good start, but could not capitalize on their opportunities and ended up losing the match.
Substitutions el nacional: at minute 54 K. Peralta came in and J. del Castillo went out., at minute 72 J. D. Mejia Moreira came in and T. Minda went out., at minute 73 E. Mejia came in and D. Pazmino went out., at minute 81 F. Martinez came in and C. Velez went out., at minute 81 B. Ona came in and A. Chere went out.
Substitutions universidad catolica: at minute 74 E. Clavijo came in and M. Diaz went out., at minute 74 L. Loor came in and A. Alvarado went out., at minute 86 J. Vivar came in and A. Rodriguez went out., at minute 88 J. Cifuentes came in and J. Fajardo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
El Nacional
Universidad Catolica
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