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Independiente del Valle Overwhelms Universidad Católica in Quito
Quito, Ecuador – In a match held at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Independiente del Valle convincingly defeated Universidad Católica in a game corresponding to matchday 18 of Liga Pro. The home team, although with less ball possession (39% compared to their rival’s 61%), demonstrated great effectiveness in front of goal.
The score was opened in the 18th minute with a goal by C. Spinelli, who finished with precision after a well-crafted offensive play. The lead was quickly extended in the 22nd minute with a goal by R. Briones, who capitalized on an assist from D. Guagua to send the ball into the back of the net. Independiente del Valle’s dominance was consolidated in the 33rd minute, when D. Guagua, this time acting as the scorer, scored thanks to a pass from C. Spinelli.
Despite dominating possession, Universidad Católica failed to convert their opportunities. Of the 11 shots taken, only 4 found the opponent’s goal. Independiente del Valle, on the other hand, showed greater precision, converting three of their 12 shots into goals. The match, officiated by referee Alex Fabricio Cajas Torres, was characterized by a hard-fought game, reflected in the yellow cards shown to both teams (one for Independiente del Valle and two for Universidad Católica).
Substitutions universidad catolica: at minute 46 I. Mosquera came in and M. Alonso went out., at minute 46 E. Clavijo came in and E. Valencia went out., at minute 61 Jhon Chancellor came in and M. Sevillano went out., at minute 70 E. Mejia came in and I. Sanchez went out., at minute 83 J. Cacciabue came in and R. Troya went out.
Substitutions independiente del valle: at minute 65 Cazares came in and M. Fernandez went out., at minute 65 T. Santamaria came in and P. Mercado went out., at minute 71 D. Guagua came in and J. Sornoza went out., at minute 71 C. Spinelli came in and M. Hoyos went out., at minute 74 E. Pata came in and A. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Universidad Catolica
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Independiente del Valle
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