Barcelona lost 2-1 on their visit to Gualaceo

Gualaceo Secured a Win against Barcelona in Ecuador Liga Pro 2023 Opener

Gualaceo started the Ecuador Liga Pro 2023 tournament on a high note, clinching a home win against Barcelona on Saturday, date 1 of the competition. The home team dominated the game, scoring two goals while Barcelona managed only one.

Key Players and Goal Scorers

Jesús Preciado and Joaquín Vergés were the heroes of the game, scoring crucial goals for Gualaceo. Preciado scored the first goal in the 9th minute of the first half while Vergés secured the second goal in the 27th minute of the second half, from a penalty kick. Jonathan Bauman scored the only goal for Barcelona in the 38th minute of the first half from another penalty kick.

Vergés was the player of the match, standing out from the rest of the players with his excellent performance. The Gualaceo midfielder scored one goal and made two shots on target. Another player who stood out was Preciado, who scored one goal and made three shots on target against Barcelona.

Gameplay and Fouls

The game was intense, with many fouls and interruptions. Many players received warnings, including Jonathan Bauman, Jesús Preciado, John Ontaneda, Bruno Piñatares, Adonis Preciado, Dubar Enríquez, Carlos Rodríguez, and Javier Burrai.

Formation and Strategy

Gualaceo manager, Leonardo Vanegas, set up a 4-4-2 formation with Walter Hinostroza in goal. Edwin Mesa, Andrés Campas, John Ontaneda, and José Hernández formed the defensive line. Henry Patta, Joaquín Vergés, Federico Flores, and Tomson Minda were in the middle, while Jesús Preciado and Tobías Donsanti formed the attacking duo.

On the other hand, Fabian Bustos, the Barcelona coach, used a 4-5-1 strategy. Javier Burrai was under the three sticks, with Pedro Velasco, Carlos Rodriguez, Joshua Quiñonez, and a second defensive goalkeeper forming the backline. Bruno Piñatares, Leonai Souza, Janner Corozo, Damian Diaz, and Christian Ortiz played in midfield, while Jonathan Bauman was in front.

Referee and Upcoming Matches

The match was officiated by referee Roberto Sánchez Rodríguez. Gualaceo’s next match is against Mushuc Runa, while Barcelona will host Delfín on the next date.