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Thrilling Draw in Manta: Deportivo Cuenca Snatches a Point Against Manta FC
Manta, Ecuador – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Jocay, Manta FC and Deportivo Cuenca drew in a game filled with emotions and yellow cards. The match, valid for matchday 26 of the Liga Pro, saw Manta FC dominate possession with 55%, while Deportivo Cuenca focused on taking advantage of their opportunities.
The first half was tense, marked by yellow cards to Maccari and Morocho from Deportivo Cuenca, and Torres Nazareno from Manta FC. Despite Manta FC’s territorial dominance, the score remained at zero during the first half.
The second half brought even more drama. In the 73rd minute, Carlos Alemán missed a penalty for Manta FC. However, the home side’s persistence paid off. Just when it seemed that Manta FC would take the victory, Luis Gustavino of Deportivo Cuenca scored in the 82nd minute, assisted by C. Luna Tobar, sealing the final draw.
Manta FC finished the match with 17 shots, 6 of them on target, and 5 corners. Deportivo Cuenca, on the other hand, generated 13 shots, with 4 directed at the opponent’s goal, and 6 corners. Referee Alex Fabricio Cajas Torres showed a total of four yellow cards during the match, three for Deportivo Cuenca and one for Manta FC.
Substitutions deportivo cuenca: at minute 46 S. Morocho came in and C. Luna Tobar went out., at minute 62 J. Ordonez came in and L. Arroyo went out., at minute 62 L. Estupinan came in and L. Mancinelli went out., at minute 76 A. Rodriguez came in and N. Leguizamon went out., at minute 76 M. Maccari came in and D. Noboa went out.
Substitutions manta fc: at minute 66 F. Ospitaleche came in and D. Cabezas went out., at minute 80 L. B. Torres Nazareno came in and M. Acosta went out., at minute 80 D. Quintero came in and J. Chala went out., at minute 80 B. Ramirez came in and M. Valencia went out., at minute 86 G. Bartora came in and J. Zambrano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manta FC
Titulares:
Deportivo Cuenca
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