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Universidad Católica defeated Macará 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Estadio Bellavista de Ambato, corresponding to matchday 15 of the 2024 Liga Pro second round. The match, officiated by Henry Leonardo Arizaga Piedra, was a back-and-forth affair. Universidad Católica, despite having less possession (43%), proved more effective in attack, registering 13 shots, 5 of them on target. The goals came from Gustavo Anangonó (43′) and Bruno Palacios (46′). Macará, with 57% possession and 9 shots (3 on target), pulled one back with a goal from Víctor Ávila (59′). The match was marked by tension, with a total of 25 fouls (14 by Universidad Católica and 11 by Macará) and three yellow cards, two for Macará and one for Universidad Católica. Despite Macará’s pressure in the second half, Universidad Católica managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle, securing an important victory.
Substitutions macara: at minute 66 J. Escobar came in and V. Avila went out., at minute 73 M. Viera came in and E. E. Mesa Mercado went out., at minute 73 R. Zambrano came in and P. Ramos went out., at minute 88 J. Macias came in and J. Espinoza went out.
Substitutions universidad catolica: at minute 68 M. Diaz came in and A. Rodriguez went out., at minute 75 J. L. Castillo Saa came in and L. Nieto went out., at minute 76 D. A. Romero Padilla came in and B. Palacios went out., at minute 90 J. Vivar came in and R. Troya went out., at minute 90 J. Quinonez came in and I. Diaz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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