Sunday’s 11th round of the Pro League ended with a long-running away win for Barcelona SC against Orense. The Canaries managed to overcome the two-goal advantage achieved by the Machaleño team and regain the lead in the second phase.
The team from the Canary Islands started the game by ceding a lot of control over the ball to the opponent. In just half an hour, the banana players gained a two-goal advantage over the Toreadors with the goals of Gabriel Achilier and Christian Solano.
But Adonis Preciado’s concession for Barcelona SC in the 41st minute changed the dynamics of the match. The home team became nervous, and the Toredars gained strength and motivation to continue their comeback. Without being so clear, but with dizziness, speed, especially from Preciad, they got the locals into trouble.
Controversies did not wait long for the second half. In the first 5′ of stoppage time, Vendaval Verde remained with one player less. Steven Quiñónez saw a red card after attacking Guayaquil’s number 77.
The Bananeros entered a state of nervousness that led to RObert Burban’s criminal foul on Preciado himself. Francisco Fydriszewski converted it for the goal and Barcelona went for more.
Gabriel Cortez came on for the reprimanded Jesús Trindade in a clear sign from coach Diego López that he wanted to get going and take advantage of the man with the most players on the pitch for the visitors.
In this game, the center referee and VAR were again the protagonists and intervened in several games, including the penalty that gave the Guayaquileños the possibility of victory.
Due to handball in the penalty area, Carlos Orbe went to the screen and watched it, he did not hesitate to award the maximum penalty. He Crazy Cortez converted for a goal and the Nueva de Mayo stadium, which had more visitors than home, exploded.
With this victory, the Yellows have 22 points in the standings and are again the leaders of the championship with 4 more games to go until the end of the 2nd stage of the Ecuadorian tournament.
On the following date, Barcelona SC will host El Nacional at the Banco Pichincha Stadium in Guayaquil, while Orense must visit Quito to face Cumbaya at the Olympic Atahualpa.
Live broadcast of the match between Orense SC and Barcelona SC
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Source: Eluniverso
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