Liga de Quito Must Defeat Orense to Stay Close to Independiente
In an exciting match, Orense will face Liga de Quito at the 9 de Mayo Stadium in Machala on Saturday, December 6th. Kickoff is scheduled for 17:00. This match is particularly significant as Liga de Quito seeks to maintain its second position in the Liga Ecuabet standings.
Liga de Quito Must Defeat Orense to Stay Close to Independiente
With Independiente del Valle playing simultaneously against Libertad, Liga de Quito aims to stay within striking distance. If both teams win, the nine-point gap in the standings will remain intact. Each team still has nine points available, and a match between them is pending.
Key Players to Watch
- Orense:
- Rolando Silva (Goalkeeper)
- Gabriel Achilier (Defender)
- Pedro Pablo Velasco (Defender)
- Nixon Molina (Midfielder)
- Walter Herrera (Forward)
- Liga de Quito:
- Alexander Domínguez (Captain, Goalkeeper)
- Richard Mina (Defender)
- Carlos Gruezo (Midfielder)
- Bryan Ramírez (Forward)
- Jeison Medina (Forward)
Current Form of the Teams
Orense recently secured a goalless draw against Universidad Católica. Meanwhile, Liga de Quito achieved a comeback victory against Independiente del Valle, winning 2-1. However, they faced a recent setback, losing 1-0 to Emelec in the Copa Ecuador semifinal, ultimately advancing via penalties with a score of 5-4.
Previous Encounter
The last encounter between these two teams took place on November 4th, where Liga de Quito dominated Orense with a 4-0 victory. Notable scorers included Leonel Quiñónez, Gabriel Villamil, an own goal by Gabriel Achilier, and Jeison Medina.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, December 6th
- Time: 17:00
- Broadcast: Available on Zapping
This upcoming match holds significant implications for both teams as they compete for crucial points in the league. The outcome will be essential for Liga de Quito to stay competitive in the title race alongside Independiente del Valle.
