Macará and Técnico Universitario draw in a low-scoring match with many substitutions
The match between Macará and Técnico Universitario, corresponding to the fifth round of the second round of the Liga Pro 2024, ended in a goalless draw in a match marked by numerous substitutions and a lack of attacking potency.
The match was played at the Estadio Bellavista de Ambato, under the direction of Ecuadorian referee Bryan Loayza.
In the first half, the match was marked by yellow cards, one for each team. The first came in the 31st minute for Macará, after a foul by Ronald Lora. The second, in the 44th minute, for Técnico Universitario, after a foul by Dixon Armas.
The second half was marked by constant substitutions. Técnico Universitario made five changes, while Macará made four. Despite these moves, neither team was able to find the key to open the scoring.
In terms of statistics, Técnico Universitario dominated possession of the ball with 57%, compared to Macará’s 43%. However, the Ambato side were more effective in attack, with 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (5 on target) from the Quito side.
Ultimately, the match was a dull affair that ended in a goalless draw. Macará and Técnico Universitario remain in the fight for the top spots in the standings, although with this result, neither team was able to take a step forward.
Substitutions tecnico universitario: at minute 46 E. Lastre came in and J. Mina went out., at minute 55 E. Torres came in and E. Vega went out., at minute 59 J. Castillo came in and S. Gonzalez went out., at minute 71 J. Caicedo came in and C. Arboleda went out., at minute 71 D. Ledesma came in and E. Lastre went out.
Substitutions macara: at minute 46 J. Jimenez came in and R. Lora went out., at minute 65 M. Viera came in and A. Munoz went out., at minute 73 J. Escobar came in and D. Lopez went out., at minute 73 J. Valdez came in and V. Avila went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Macara
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Tecnico Universitario
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