Valle Take Points from Quito in Early Goals
Indepediente del Valle claimed two points at LDU Quito's ground on Friday night, winning 2:0 in the Liga Pro regular season. J. Angulo opened the scoring in the first minute, and the visitors held firm despite a frantic closing period. R. Briones sealed the result late on.
Angulo's strike came almost immediately, catching the home side off guard. By then, LDU were already on the back foot, unable to find their rhythm. The early goal changed the complexion of the match entirely.
M. Estrada thought he had doubled the lead around the half-hour mark, but the VAR decision cancelled the goal. To be fair, the review was thorough, and the call stood. LDU lost momentum after that, and the break offered little respite.
Substitutions came thick and fast after the interval. J. Angulo and J. Corozo were swapped for LDU at the restart, while the visitors brought on C. Gonzalez, M. Perello, and F. Cornejo in quick succession. The home side pushed for a lifeline but could not break through.
Briones finished the game off in the 90th minute plus three. The visitors had been efficient when it mattered, and the result reflected their superiority. LDU could only watch as the points slipped away.
The statistics tell a sparse story, but the outcome was clear. Both teams recorded five-point possession, though Independiente managed one shot on target while the hosts recorded none. Shots accuracy showed one for the visitors, zero for LDU.
Indepediente del Valle remain top of the table with 71 points from 29 games, while LDU sit fifth on 45 points. The gap between them widened, and the visiting side extended their winning streak. LDU's recent form had been strong, but this result brought their run to an end.
