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Universidad Católica Delivers a Thrashing to Aucas in Thrilling Match
Quito witnessed a vibrant encounter at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, where Universidad Católica secured a resounding victory over Aucas. The match, corresponding to matchday 23 of Liga Pro, was marked by goals, cards, and an expulsion that conditioned the performance of the home team.
Universidad Católica opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a goal from M. Alonso, assisted by A. Londono. Aucas responded in the 27th minute thanks to M. A. Carcelen Carabali, who took advantage of an assist from C. Zambrano to equalize. However, the joy was short-lived, as L. Canga put Católica back in front in the 30th minute, assisted by M. Diaz. M. Alonso repeated in the 39th minute, again with an assist from A. Londono, extending Católica’s lead. Before halftime, E. Mejia scored Católica’s fourth goal in the 45th minute, assisted by L. Moreno.
In the second half, Aucas tried to react, and C. Zambrano reduced the deficit in the 55th minute, assisted by A. Almagro. However, the expulsion of U. Ciccioli in the 65th minute, after receiving his second yellow card, further complicated the situation for the home team. Universidad Católica took advantage of the numerical superiority to seal the match. L. Moreno scored in the 85th minute, assisted by F. Martinez, and J. Fajardo sealed the rout in the 90th minute, without assistance.
The match, refereed by Augusto Bergelio Aragon Bautista, was hard-fought and with a high pace of play. Universidad Católica dominated ball possession with 53% and had 19 shots, 8 of which were on target. Aucas, meanwhile, had 47% possession and had 14 shots, with 6 directed at the opponent’s goal. Católica committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards, while Aucas committed 9 fouls and received 4 yellow cards and one red.
Substitutions aucas: at minute 46 J. Uchuari came in and A. Almagro went out., at minute 46 A. L. Spina came in and A. Mina went out., at minute 59 M. A. Carcelen Carabali came in and A. Quinones went out., at minute 71 C. Zambrano came in and D. Patino went out., at minute 82 L. Cano came in and B. Montenegro went out.
Substitutions universidad catolica: at minute 64 M. Alonso came in and F. Martinez went out., at minute 64 M. Diaz came in and E. Valencia went out., at minute 78 G. Anangono came in and D. A. Romero Padilla went out., at minute 78 B. Palacios came in and J. Fajardo went out., at minute 78 A. Londono came in and A. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Universidad Catolica
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Aucas
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