3 – 1
“UCV stunned the favorites as Jovanny Bolívar fired home from the center of the box to give the visitors a shock lead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Jordy Alcívar powered home a header from the center of the box to level the match just before halftime, capitalizing on sustained pressure”
Pivotal“Carlos González completed a remarkable first-half turnaround, heading home from close range after his penalty was saved moments earlier”
Pivotal“González sealed his brace with another close-range header, this time converting Layan Loor's cross to put the game beyond UCV's reach”
Pivotal“UCV's hopes were extinguished as Juan Viacava received a straight red card for a professional foul as the last man”
Independiente del Valle
UCV
Outstanding performance
Independiente del Valle•DefenderIndependiente del Valle demonstrated their Copa Libertadores pedigree with a commanding 3-1 victory over UCV, overturning an early deficit through clinical finishing and tactical superiority. After falling behind to Jovanny Bolívar's opener, the Ecuadorians responded emphatically before halftime with Jordy Alcívar's equalizer and Carlos González's header. González proved the difference-maker, completing his brace in the second half while UCV were reduced to ten men following Juan Viacava's dismissal. The statistics tell the story of total dominance - 67% possession, 33 shots to 14, and 89 dangerous attacks compared to UCV's 23, highlighting Valle's clinical edge in converting their overwhelming territorial advantage into goals.
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Attempt missed by Vicente Rodríguez from UCV with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Charlis Ortíz from UCV heads the ball from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Juan Cuesta from UCV takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed. Charlis Ortíz from UCV takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the right, assisted by Yeiber Murillo.
Emerson Pata's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Giancarlo Schiavone. The attempt was assisted by Layan Loor.
Substitution for UCV: Charlis Ortíz comes on for Alfonso Simarra.
Substitution for Independiente del Valle: Andy Velasco comes on for Justin Lerma.
Attempt missed. Jovanny Bolívar from UCV takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the right after a set piece situation.
Jovanny Bolívar's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Juan ViacavaRed CardJuan Viacava of Independiente del Valle receives a red card.
Yeiber Murillo from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Juan Viacava of Independiente del Valle.
Substitution for Independiente del Valle: Darwin Guagua comes on for Matías Perelló.
Substitution for Independiente del Valle: Youri Ochoa comes on for Ronald Briones.
Substitution for Independiente del Valle: Emerson Pata comes on for Arón Rodríguez.
Substitution for Independiente del Valle: Jhegson Méndez comes on for Jordy Alcívar.
Substitution for UCV: Rubén Ramírez comes on for Francisco Solé.
Substitution for UCV: Yohán Cumana comes on for Daniel Carrillo.
Arón Rodríguez from Independiente del Valle misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Vicente RodríguezYellow CardVicente Rodríguez from UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Vicente Rodríguez of UCV.
Ronald Briones from Independiente del Valle wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for UCV: Yeiber Murillo comes on for Juan Zapata.
assist: Layan Loor
Goal! Carlos González scores for Independiente del Valle with a header from close range into the bottom left corner, assisted by Layan Loor's cross. The score is now 3-1.
Attempt missed. Arón Rodríguez from Independiente del Valle takes a right-footed shot from long range on the left.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jordy Alcívar from Independiente del Valle.
Jordy Alcívar from Independiente del Valle wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Francisco Solé of UCV.
Ronald Briones from Independiente del Valle misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it to the left.
Foul committed by Jordy Alcívar of Independiente del Valle.
Jovanny Bolívar from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner, conceded by Alfonso Simarra.
Carlos González's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Ronald Briones provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Arón Rodríguez from Independiente del Valle has a right-footed shot from long range on the left that is saved.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner after Giancarlo Schiavone concedes.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner after Giancarlo Schiavone concedes it.
Carlos González from Independiente del Valle misses the header from the center of the box.
UCV wins a corner after Aldair Quintana concedes.
Attempt saved. Jovanny Bolívar from UCV has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards saved in the center of the goal. Vicente Rodríguez provided the assist.
The second half begins with the match score at Independiente del Valle 2, UCV 1.
Substitution for UCV: Vicente Rodríguez comes on for Samuel Sosa.
The first half ends with Independiente del Valle leading UCV 2-1.
Samuel Sosa from UCV misses a header from outside the box, sending the ball to the left. The cross was assisted by Kendrys Silva.
Goal! Carlos González scores for Independiente del Valle with a header from close range after a set piece. The score is now 2-1.
Giancarlo SchiavonePenalty saved! Carlos González from Independiente del Valle has his right-footed shot saved in the bottom left corner by Giancarlo Schiavone from UCV.
Goal! Carlos González scores for Independiente del Valle with a header from close range after a set piece. The score is now Independiente del Valle 2, UCV 1.
Giancarlo SchiavonePenalty saved! Carlos González from Independiente del Valle has his right-footed shot saved in the bottom left corner by Giancarlo Schiavone from UCV.
Alfonso SimarraYellow CardAlfonso Simarra from UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Penalty awarded to Independiente del Valle as Mateo Carabajal is fouled in the penalty area.
Penalty conceded by Alfonso Simarra of UCV for a foul in the penalty area.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner after Juan Zapata concedes.
Attempt missed. Ronald Briones of Independiente del Valle heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the left. Mateo Carabajal provided the assist with a headed pass after a corner.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Independiente del Valle win a corner after Alexander González concedes.
Goal! Jordy Alcívar scores for Independiente del Valle with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The match is now 1-1.
Attempt saved. Layan Loor from Independiente del Valle has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Giancarlo Schiavone from UCV saves it in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Arón Rodríguez.
Carlos González's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner after Kendrys Silva concedes.
Juan Zapata from UCV is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Justin Lerma from Independiente del Valle takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Ronald Briones of Independiente del Valle.
Alexander González from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Juan Cuesta from UCV receives a yellow card.
Juan Viacava from Independiente del Valle wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Juan Cuesta of UCV.
Matías Perelló's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Giancarlo Schiavone. The attempt was assisted by Mateo Carabajal.
Carlos González's header from the center of the box is saved.
Justin Lerma from Independiente del Valle misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes too high.
Foul committed by Mateo Carabajal of Independiente del Valle.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mateo Carabajal of Independiente del Valle.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mateo Carabajal of Independiente del Valle.
Kendrys Silva from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner after Giancarlo Schiavone concedes.
Daykol Romero's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Giancarlo Schiavone.
Arón Rodríguez's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Layan Loor provided the assist.
Mateo Carabajal's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Juan Viacava.
Arón Rodríguez from Independiente del Valle misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
Carlos González's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
assist: Juan Manuel Cuesta
Goal! UCV takes the lead 1-0 with a left-footed shot from the center of the box by Jovanny Bolívar.
Carlos González from Independiente del Valle misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed by Juan Viacava of Independiente del Valle with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Jordy Alcívar from Independiente del Valle misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
The match is currently delayed due to an injury to Giancarlo Schiavone from UCV.
Independiente del Valle win a corner after Kendrys Silva concedes.
Layan Loor's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Juan Viacava with a through ball.
Ronald Briones from Independiente del Valle wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Francisco Solé of UCV.
Carlos González of Independiente del Valle misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Jordy Alcívar provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Independiente del Valle win a corner after Daniel Carrillo concedes.
Carlos González from Independiente del Valle misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high. Matías Perelló provided the assist.
Carlos González from Independiente del Valle misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high. Matías Perelló provided the assist.
Independiente del Valle win a corner after Alfonso Simarra concedes.
Independiente del Valle wins a corner after Adrián Martínez concedes.
Attempt missed by Daniel Carrillo from UCV with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
UCV arrives in Quito as Group H leaders after a commanding 3-1 victory over Libertad, while Independiente del Valle looks to capitalize on home advantage following their opening draw. Both teams have shown attacking intent recently, setting up an intriguing clash at the high-altitude Estadio Banco Guayaquil.
