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This Friday, Emelec won the match played for the 9th round of the Ecuador - LigaPro Betcris 2022 tournament, defeating Cumbayá FC 1-0. The home team scored the only goal of the match at the 29th minute of the second half, through Alejandro Cabeza. After receiving an assist from Sebastián Rodríguez from the left, the forward shot on goal and beat the opponent's goalkeeper to score his goal.
The standout player of the match was Alejandro Cabeza. Emelec's forward scored 1 goal.
Another key player in the Caldera was Mauro Quiroga. Emelec's forward took 4 shots on goal against Cumbayá FC.
At the 37th minute of the first half, Emelec's midfielder Dixon Arroyo humiliated Maikel Valencia, Cumbayá FC's midfielder, with a stunning nutmeg.
The match was intense and had many interruptions on the field. There were a large number of yellow cards shown: Bryan Ramírez, Carlos Monges, Marlon Mejía, Kener Arce, Aníbal Leguizamón, Dixon Arroyo, and Alejandro Cabeza.
Emelec's coach, Ismael Rescalvo, used a 4-5-1 formation with Pedro Ortiz in goal; Romario Caicedo, Aníbal Leguizamón, Marlon Mejía, and Jackson Rodríguez in the defensive line; Sebastián Rodríguez, Dixon Arroyo, Bryan Carabalí, Alexis Zapata, and Diego García in the midfield; and Mauro Quiroga in the attack.
On the other hand, Carlos Calderón's team played with a 4-4-2 strategy, with Erik Viveros in goal; Luis Carlos Gustavino, Pablo Cifuentes, Darwin Suárez, and Bryan Ramírez in defense; Hancel Batalla, Kener Arce, Darío Bone, and Maikel Valencia in the midfield; and Adam Zaragoza and Carlos Monges in the forward line.
The match at the Caldera was refereed by Juan Andrade Arreaga.
In the next round, Emelec will visit Aucas. On the other hand, Cumbayá FC will host Guayaquil City.