Emelec wins and reaches the group stage

This Thursday, Emelec took three points against D. Cuenca, winning 2-1 the match corresponding to button 8 of the CONMEBOL – Copa Sudamericana 2023. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Miller Bolaños (12′ 1T and 44′ 2T ). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Lucas Mancinelli (4′ 2T, from the penalty spot).

At minute 44 of the second leg, Miller Bolaños cheered Emelec up and received all the applause. Jhon Jairo Sánchez screened a ball for the midfielder to follow up, from the semi-circle, a superb strike to the left post of the opposing goal.

One of Emelec’s plays could have changed the score when Bryan Carabalí finished on goal in the 61st minute of the second half, but the ball hit one of the posts.

The party figure was Miller Bolaños. Midfielder Emelec scored 2 goals, made 37 correct passes and looked for the opposite goal with 6 shots.

Samuel Sosa also played a good game. The Emelec midfielder made 25 correct passes, recovered 3 balls and sought the opposing goal with 5 shots.

A high foul rate constantly slowed play on the pitch. There were a large number of reprimands: Luis Fernando León, Luciano Recalde, Nicolás Rinaldi, Rodrigo Melo, Ronny Biojo, Gabriel del Valle, Aníbal Leguizamón and Sergio López.

Emelec strategist Miguel Rondelli stopped the starting XI with a 4-5-1 formation with Pedro Ortiz in goal; Romario Caicedo, Aníbal Leguizamón, Luis Fernando León and Christian Cruz on the defensive line; Dixon Arroyo, José Alberti, Samuel Sosa, Miller Bolaños and Diego García in the middle; and Alejandro Cabeza in attack.

For their part, the elected officials of Gabriel del Valle entered the field with a 5-4-1 scheme with Hamilton Piedra under the three sticks; Andrés López, Ronny Biojo, Bruno Duarte, Luciano Recalde and Bryan Rivera in defense; Lucas Mancinelli, Rodrigo Melo, Nicolás Rinaldi and Jalmar Almeida in midfield; and Enzo López in the lead.

Yael Falcón Pérez was named the main referee for the match in the Caldera.

Emelec continues its road in CONMEBOL – Copa Sudamericana 2023 and advances to the Group Stage

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