2024-09-01 15:49:30
In an entertaining match at the Olympic Stadium in Ibarra, Universidad Católica managed to rescue a point by tying 2 x 2 with Imbabura in the continuation of the 9th date.
The home team opened the scoring with a goal from the dressing room, which came from Argentine Federico Paz (14 seconds). According to several statistics, this was the third fastest goal ever scored in Ecuadorian football.
Universidad Católica was surprised by Imbabura, and although they created several clear chances to tie the game, they were unable to break through the goal defended by Mario Valero. Instead, it was the Imbabura team that scored the second goal through Danny Burbano in the final part of the first half (44′).
In the second 45 minutes, Imbabura gave the lead to Católica, who attacked in search of their goal. Panamanian Ismael Díaz scored the 2-1 at minute 65 (penalty), while his compatriot José Fajardo tied the match at minute 81.
Imbabura was unable to find victory in the LigaPro and has now gone 5 games without a win. Although it brought a point from Ibarra, U. Católica wasted a valuable opportunity to catch up with the leader of the competition (Aucas).
Celico’s team could have taken the three points and caught up with the leader (Aucas), but JJ Cifuente missed a penalty in the 87th minute. The “Trencito Azul” is fourth with 15 points, while Imbabura is eleventh with 8 units.