Match Report
Manta, 16th on 20 points, faced a 48-point deficit to Independiente del Valle (1st, 68). Manta's recent output outran their position: 11th on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.39/1.07 for Independiente del Valle and 0.61/1.46 for Manta (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
Over the last five, Independiente del Valle had taken 12 of 15 points to Manta's 5.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Independiente del Valle 2, draws 2, Manta 1, at 1.8 goals per meeting. Only 40% of these meetings ended in a home win. The fixture trends low-scoring: over two goals in just 20% of the meetings.
The venue was Estadio Banco Guayaquil, with room for 12,000 spectators. Independiente del Valle led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Independiente del Valle: Carlos González (23'), Ronald Briones (75'), Hugo Quintana (80'), Edwin Josué Quintero Preciado (87')
Key stats
Possession: Independiente del Valle 65% · Manta 35% · Total shots: 26-5 · On target: 9-1 · Corners: 6-1