Universidad Católica 1:0 LDU Quito — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Mauro Díaz struck the only goal of the game as Universidad Católica del Ecuador edged out LDU 1-0 in Serie A, a result that sets up a trip to Deportivo Cuenca next. A scrappy, foul-ridden contest was settled by a moment of quality in the second half, but LDU will feel they did enough to take something from the match.

The turning point arrived on 59 minutes when Mauro Díaz fired home from close range to break the deadlock, the midfielder’s strike proving decisive after a tense opening hour. LDU’s hopes were dealt a major blow on 73 minutes when Fernando Cornejo was shown a straight red card, reducing the visitors to ten men and leaving them unable to mount a serious response.

Despite the defeat, LDU controlled large spells of the game, registering 14 shots to Universidad Católica’s nine and earning seven corners to their hosts’ two, though the home side edged possession at 56%. Mauro Díaz was the standout player, earning an 8.7 rating for his winning goal from midfield. CheckLive’s model rated LDU marginally ahead before kick-off, but the prediction proved incorrect on the night. Universidad Católica now travel to face Deportivo Cuenca on 18 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Universidad Católica del Ecuador vs LDU?

Universidad Católica del Ecuador 1-0 LDU (Serie A).

Who scored?

Mauro Díaz (59') for Universidad Católica del Ecuador.

Were there any red cards in Universidad Católica del Ecuador vs LDU?

Yes — sent off: Fernando Cornejo (LDU, 73').

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