Libertad 1, Ind. del Valle 1

SANGOLQUI, Ecuador (Interstat) — A flurry of first-half action culminated in a 1-1 draw between Independiente del Valle and Paraguay’s Club Libertad on Saturday in a tightly contested Group Stage match of the Liga Pro’s continental competition at Estadio Banco Guayaquil. The match, which opened both clubs’ campaigns in the Ecuadorian-organized tournament, lived up to its pregame projection as a close affair, though it failed to produce a winner despite a frantic closing sequence. The home side, Independiente del Valle, struck first in the 41st minute through substitute Yerlin Quiñónez. The goal was orchestrated by fellow substitute Carlos Arboleda, who… Read more...