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Tense Draw in Ambato: El Nacional Holds On with Ten Against Técnico Universitario
Ambato witnessed a hard-fought match between Técnico Universitario and El Nacional, which ended in a goalless draw. The game, played at the Estadio Bellavista, was marked by intensity and midfield battles.
Técnico Universitario dominated possession with 54%, constantly seeking to break the deadlock. They generated 11 shots, only two of which were on target, revealing a lack of precision in attack. The home team also benefited from seven corner kicks, but failed to convert them into clear goal-scoring opportunities.
El Nacional, on the other hand, opted for a more defensive strategy, with 46% possession. Despite having less of the ball, they managed to generate 12 shots, four of them directed at the goal. However, the expulsion of R. A. Cabezas Briones in the 63rd minute complicated their aspirations for victory, forcing them to fall back and defend tooth and nail.
The match was quite physical, with a total of 26 fouls committed between both teams. Referee Guillermo Enrique Guerrero Alcivar showed five yellow cards and one red card. In addition, a goal by Técnico Universitario was disallowed by VAR in the 48th minute due to a foul. In the end, the score remained unchanged, reflecting the parity and the effort of both teams.
Substitutions tecnico universitario: at minute 46 R. Cristobal came in and J. Jimenez went out., at minute 68 O. Herrera came in and D. Vera went out., at minute 73 R. Celis came in and E. Carabali went out., at minute 77 T. Minda came in and E. Patta went out., at minute 77 J. Andrade came in and B. Corozo went out.
Substitutions el nacional: at minute 59 A. Cela came in and B. Rivera went out., at minute 77 D. Pazmino came in and J. Guisamano went out., at minute 89 J. Chala came in and V. Branda went out., at minute 90 D. Reasco came in and J. Cifuentes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tecnico Universitario
El Nacional
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