Barcelonaat the premiere of Ariel Holanemerged victorious in Quito by beating Católica 1-0 this Wednesday night at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium, in a postponed match corresponding to the fourth day of the first stage of LigaPro-2024.
The Argentine strategist made his debut in the bullfighting team, showing an offensive team that kept its fears at bay and sought to win in Quito. The Buenos Aires team’s proposal surprised the always offensive camarata team accustomed to overwhelming its rivals.
In the pleasant back-and-forth, both had clear chances to score, but goalkeepers Javier Burrai from the Canary Islands and Rafael Romo from Quito were attentive to save their goals.
At the end, Católica was forced to retreat after the expulsion of defender Gustavo Vallecilla was sent off at 86′, for a reckless foul on José Cortez, which was discovered by the VAR.
In the end, when the tie seemed sealed, a run by Adonis Preciado came from the right, he outpaced defender Luis Grillo who touched him inside the area and the penalty kick was called.
Great goal
Jose Cortezwith a powerful shot, exchanged it for a goal for the Canarian victory at 90′ +9 and the duel ended with that.
The shipyard idol was left with 19 units, four behind the leader Aucas, which leads the competition with 23, but with a postponed match due to being played at home against the Quito League, and still to face the orientals, so the chances of winning the stage are intact.
The Little Blue Train, which was left with 18 units after losing its undefeated record, also has another match pending, visiting Mushuc Runa.
The following weekend, for the eleventh date, Católica will visit Emelec in Guayaquil and Barcelona will visit Delfín in Manta.
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