Club Leones Del Norte 1:0 Universidad Católica — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Emiliano Griffa’s first-half strike was the difference as Club Leones Del Norte beat Universidad Católica del Ecuador 1-0 in Serie A, with the midfielder’s goal setting up a meeting with Deportivo Cuenca next. The home side were second best for long periods but produced a disciplined defensive display to hold on for all three points.

The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Griffa found the net, and though Universidad Católica dominated the ball, they could not find an equaliser. The visitors had a VAR check in the 62nd minute but no penalty was awarded, and a flurry of late yellow cards for both sides — including Álex Rodríguez and Ronny Borja in stoppage time — reflected a scrappy contest that never truly flowed.

Universidad Católica controlled the game with 65% possession and had 17 shots to Leones’ 15, but the home side’s 35% share and 3 corners to 5 told a story of survival rather than superiority; the visitors outplayed their hosts but lost on efficiency. Griffa was the standout, earning a 7.6 rating for his goal from midfield. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Universidad Católica, but the result did not confirm that prediction. Leones now host Deportivo Cuenca on 15 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Club Leones Del Norte vs Universidad Católica del Ecuador?

Club Leones Del Norte 1-0 Universidad Católica del Ecuador (Serie A).

Who scored?

Emiliano Griffa (27') for Club Leones Del Norte.

Were there any cards in Club Leones Del Norte vs Universidad Católica del Ecuador?

Yellow cards: Ariel Aguas (Club Leones Del Norte); Eric Valencia (Universidad Católica del Ecuador); Jonathan Arroyo (Club Leones Del Norte); Jhon Chancellor (Universidad Católica del Ecuador); Cristhian Solano (Club Leones Del Norte); Gregori Anangonó (Universidad Católica del Ecuador); Mauricio Alonso (Universidad Católica del Ecuador); Jerónimo Cacciabue (Universidad Católica del Ecuador); Miguel Yordan Caicedo Orobio (Club Leones Del Norte); Álex Rodríguez (Universidad Católica del Ecuador); Ronny Borja (Club Leones Del Norte).

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