Emelec Hosts Deportivo Cuenca in Liga Ecuabet Hexagonal Round 2

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Emelec Hosts Deportivo Cuenca in Liga Ecuabet Hexagonal Round 2

Emelec is set to face Deportivo Cuenca on Saturday, October 4, at the George Capwell Stadium. This match is part of the Liga Ecuabet’s second hexagonal round with kickoff scheduled for 16:30.

Emelec vs. Deportivo Cuenca: Crucial Matchup in Liga Ecuabet

This highly anticipated matchup will see Emelec, currently in second place, take on Deportivo Cuenca, who holds the top position in the standings. The difference between the two teams is just four points, making this game critical for both sides as they strive for a winning start in the hexagonal round.

Team Challenges and Objectives

Emelec has been facing recent challenges, particularly with player payments. This situation has led to a temporary halt in their training sessions. Nevertheless, the team is determined to initiate the hexagonal on a positive note.

On the other hand, Deportivo Cuenca narrowly missed qualification for the first hexagonal due to goal difference. They will aim to maintain their lead in the standings and expand their points advantage in this upcoming clash.

Key Players to Watch

Emelec:
- Pedro Ortiz – Goalkeeper and team leader
- Luis Fernando León – Key defender
- Diogo Bagüí – Partner in defense
- Sergio Quintero – Defensive midfielder
- José Francisco Cevallos – Midfielder
- Alexander González – Midfielder
- Jaime Ayoví – Forward
Deportivo Cuenca:
- Brian Bustos – Goalkeeper
- Eugenio Raggio – Defender
- Agustín Gómez – Defender
- Alejandro Tobar – Midfielder
- Luis Estupiñán – Midfielder
- Lucas Mancinelli – Forward

Recent Performance Overview

In their last match of the initial phase, Emelec played to a goalless draw against Orense. Conversely, Deportivo Cuenca endured a 2-1 defeat against Universidad Católica, missing out on the first hexagonal qualification.

Previous Encounter

The teams last met on August 11, resulting in a 1-1 draw during the regular phase of Liga Ecuabet. Jorge Ordóñez scored for Deportivo Cuenca, while Luis Fernando León equalized for Emelec.