What a match! Independiente del Valle, playing at their home stadium, Estadio Banco Guayaquil, dominated Emelec in a thrilling 2-1 victory!
Independiente del Valle controlled the game with 67% possession and outshot Emelec 21 to 9. They were particularly effective with 13 shots inside the box, and their passes were accurate 88% of the time. Emelec, while not without their moments, struggled to match their rivals in terms of efficiency and shots on target. Independiente del Valle's superior play was highlighted by two decisive goals. Bryan García earned a yellow card late in the match, but the final whistle still saw the home team celebrate a deserved victory!
The first half was a closely contested affair, with both teams trading blows. Emelec's A. Chalá scored early in the second half, with J. Sanchez assisting. Independiente del Valle responded swiftly, with goals from B. Caicedo (assisted by L. Faravelli) and L. Faravelli (assisted by K. Páez), in the latter stages of the game. The match really heated up in the final 20 minutes as both sides made tactical substitutions to give their best to the game.
Emelec had some bright moments, but Independiente del Valle's overall performance proved too strong. The crowd at Estadio Banco Guayaquil erupted as their team secured the win. A powerful display from Independiente del Valle; a crucial victory in their quest for a Liga Pro triumph.