2024-07-31 02:15:49
A heated match inside and outside, with aggression between the fans and the expulsion of a player who had been fingered.
Patron Mejia beat Deportivo Quito 1-0 on the fourth date of the Pichincha Second Category tournamentIt was a controversial match both on and off the field at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda stadium, where Mejía played at home.
The goal of the match was scored at 7 minutes. And just three minutes later Quito was left with one less player after the expulsion of Marvin Cortez, the midfielder attacked an opponent who poked him with his finger. Yes, Jhon Bermudez, from Patrón, took advantage of Cortez falling on top of him and did that act that generated anger and a blow from his rival. Bermúdez was not cautioned.
Already with one less player, AKD could not turn the score around, although they had the opportunity in the second half. Jacobo Molina awarded a penalty in the 82nd minute, but the opposing goalkeeper saved the ball.
In this way, Quito suffered its first defeat of the season after having achieved two consecutive thrashings. In their debut they beat SD Rayo 5-0 and in the following match they beat Puerto Quito 6-0. They also conceded their first goal.
Look where the hand and finger of number 6 on the floor go.
The referee was literally on top, and he only sent off one player…
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With this result, Patron Mejía established himself as the sole leader of Group A of the Second Category of Pichincha. They are now 10 points plus six in goal difference, while Deportivo Quito is second with six +10. Although Mejía has one more game than the team from the Plaza del Teatro, even if the Azulgranas win that match they will not catch up.
Violence during and after the match between Patrón Mejía and Deportivo Quito
In addition to the heat of the match on the pitch, it also got that way in the stands. Quito fans stole and destroyed a flag of Patron Mejía in the middle of a match. Which created tension between both fan bases.
At the end of the match, there were reports of disturbances between fans of the two clubs, and the National Police even had to intervene to prevent things from getting worse.. So far, no deaths or injuries have been reported.
Source: OLÈ.com Newspaper