Barcelona SC 1:0 Libertad — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Darío Benedetto's 27th-minute strike proved decisive as Barcelona SC edged Libertad 1-0 in Serie A, the forward's goal setting up a meeting with Universidad Católica del Ecuador on July 22. The match was a scrappy affair, with both sides struggling to impose sustained quality despite periods of clear dominance.

The turning point arrived in the 27th minute when Ronald Perlaza delivered a precise assist for Benedetto to slot home from close range. Perlaza was then booked ten minutes later, and the second half descended into a war of attrition as Vilinton Branda, Carlos Orejuela, Jhonny Quiñónez and Bryan Caicedo all saw yellow, though no red cards or VAR interventions altered the course.

Statistics revealed a tale of two halves: Barcelona SC controlled the first period with 61% possession and 12 shots to Libertad's five, but after the break Libertad seized 62% possession while shots were level at seven apiece. Benedetto earned a 7.7 rating as the standout forward, and CheckLive's model clearly favoured Barcelona SC, a prediction the result confirmed.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Barcelona SC vs Libertad?

Barcelona SC 1-0 Libertad (Serie A).

Who scored?

Darío Benedetto (27', assist Ronald Perlaza) for Barcelona SC.

Were there any cards in Barcelona SC vs Libertad?

Yellow cards: Ronald Perlaza (Barcelona SC); Vilinton Branda (Libertad); Carlos Orejuela (Libertad); Jhonny Quiñónez (Barcelona SC); Bryan Caicedo (Libertad).

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