D. Cuenca and 9 de octubre start playing the second half at Los Chirijos stadium. None of the teams opened the score in the first half and they are tied 0-0.
While the visiting team is thrilled about their victory in the previous match, the home team comes from a draw in their last tournament match and a match full of actions in both goals is expected.
9 de octubre earned only one point in their last match against Guayaquil City, after a 1-1 tie. In the previous 4 rounds, 1 ended in a draw and they were defeated in 3 occasions.
Deportivo Cuenca comes with a boost of morale after defeating Independiente del Valle 2-1. In the last few rounds, they achieved 2 victories, 1 defeat, and 1 draw.
The chosen referee to officiate the match at Los Chirijos stadium was Juan Andrade Arreaga.
Possible lineup for 9 de octubre today
The team led by David Dóniga sets their game with a 4-4-2 formation with Jorge Pinos in goal; Kevin Peralta, Manuel Lucas, Darwin Torres, and Geovanny Nazareno in defense; Mauro Da Luz, Marco Mosquera, José Luis Cazares, and Jefferson Montero in midfield; and Carlos Garcés and Gabriel Cortéz in the attack.
Possible lineup for Deportivo Cuenca today
On the other hand, the team led by Gabriel Schürrer sets up on the field with a 4-4-2 strategy with Hamilton Piedra in goal; Marco Montaño, Bruno Duarte, Sixto Mina, and Bryan Rivera in defense; Lucas Mancinelli, Rodrigo Melo, Ronny Biojo, and Francisco Mera in the midfield; and Lucas Colitto and Jefferson Vernaza in the attack.