Deportivo Cuenca 2:1 Emelec — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Deportivo Cuenca beat Emelec 2-1 thanks to a brace from Melvin Diaz. The home side dominated possession with 56% and created more chances, taking 14 shots to Emelec's 11.

Diaz opened the scoring in the 35th minute from a Lucas Mancinelli assist. Emelec levelled just after the break through Ignacio Guerrico in the 46th minute, but Diaz struck again in the 62nd minute, this time set up by Jorge Ordonez, to restore the lead.

Melvin Diaz was the match-winner with both goals, making the difference on a day when Deportivo Cuenca had two shots on target but scored twice. Emelec had five shots on target but couldn't find a second goal, with the home goalkeeper making four saves to preserve the win.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Deportivo Cuenca vs Emelec?

Deportivo Cuenca 2-1 Emelec (Serie A).

Who scored?

Melvin Diaz (35', assist Lucas Mancinelli) for Deportivo Cuenca; Ignacio Guerrico (46') for Emelec; Melvin Diaz (62', assist Jorge Ordonez) for Deportivo Cuenca.

Were there any cards in Deportivo Cuenca vs Emelec?

Yellow cards: Víctor Griffith (Emelec); Orlando Herrera (Emelec); Mateo Piedra (Deportivo Cuenca); Jaime Ayoví (Emelec); Mario Valero Sanchez (Emelec); Luis Fernando León (Emelec); Facundo Ferrero (Deportivo Cuenca).

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