Match Report
Manta went into the game 8th in the table on 42 points; Olmedo sat 10th on 38 — a 4-point gap. Olmedo's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 10th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Manta 0.81 scored and 1.08 conceded per game, Olmedo 0.92 and 1.19, with the league averaging 1.07.
Manta were winless in 10. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Olmedo. Manta had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Olmedo, 9.
The venue was Estadio Jocay, with room for 15,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Manta: J. Valencia (1'), D. Villalba (90') · Olmedo: M. Posligua (23')
Key stats
Possession: Manta 45% · Olmedo 55% · Total shots: 9-4 · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 7-8