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Hard-Fought Match in Manta: Independiente del Valle and Manta FC Draw in a Frictional Encounter
Manta, Ecuador – In a match valid for Round 24 of the Liga Pro 2025, Independiente del Valle and Manta FC couldn’t break the deadlock at the Estadio Jocay. The match, refereed by Augusto Bergelio Aragon Bautista, was characterized by a contested game in midfield, with a high number of yellow cards reflecting the intensity of the encounter.
Independiente del Valle dominated possession with 56%, generating 16 shots, 5 of which were on target. However, Manta FC’s defense, despite the constant pressure, remained solid. The home team, meanwhile, used their 44% possession to generate 8 shots, with 3 of them requiring saves from the opposing goalkeeper.
The match was interrupted by a total of 5 yellow cards, 3 for Independiente del Valle and 2 for Manta FC. The game was played with a high number of fouls, 9 committed by Independiente and 14 by Manta. Despite generating 10 corner kicks, Independiente del Valle failed to convert them into goals. Manta FC only managed one corner kick throughout the match.
In summary, a tactical and hard-fought match, where neither team managed to impose their game decisively, ending in a draw that reflects the parity shown on the pitch.
Substitutions independiente del valle: at minute 64 E. Pata came in and D. Guagua went out., at minute 79 C. Spinelli came in and Y. Vasquez went out., at minute 86 P. Mercado came in and J. Sornoza went out., at minute 86 G. Cortez came in and M. Hoyos went out.
Substitutions manta fc: at minute 79 D. Valencia came in and R. Ortiz went out., at minute 85 L. B. Torres Nazareno came in and D. Cabezas went out., at minute 90 C. Aleman came in and E. Zorrilla went out., at minute 90 B. Ramirez came in and J. Zambrano went out., at minute 90 J. Alman came in and M. Valencia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manta FC

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Independiente del Valle

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