UTP Cotopaxi beat 22 de Julio 2:0 in the Liga Pro Serie B Regular Season on 6 August. The hosts took all three points at home, extending their grip on the top of the table. By then the gap between the sides was already clear on paper.
The first goal came in the 63rd minute, though the scorer wasn't listed in the data. Cotopaxi were already comfortable by then, and the second strike in the 70th minute put the result beyond doubt. And here's the thing — two goals in seven minutes is enough to settle a match when you're playing at home.
Before kickoff, the standings told their own story. Cotopaxi sat first with 39 points from 22 games, while 22 de Julio languished in 11th with just 15. To be fair, the visitors had lost 15 of their 22 matches this season, and this result only widened the gulf.
The recent form showed the pattern clearly. Cotopaxi had won three of their last five, drawing the other two, while 22 de Julio had lost four of their last five outings. The visitors had also suffered a 4:0 defeat away to Cumbaya just days before, and this result followed the same trend.
At the final whistle the hosts moved ahead with a commanding lead. Cotopaxi's goal difference and points total now separate them comfortably from anyone chasing in the table. For 22 de Julio, the search for consistency continues.