Orense 1, Barcelona SC 2

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Interstat) — In a tense and physical season opener for Ecuador’s Liga Pro, Barcelona SC edged a resilient Orense SC 2-1 on Sunday at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha behind a decisive brace from forward Octavio Rivero. The match, which largely played out as statistical models had forecast, saw the home side capitalize on key moments to secure three points and begin its domestic campaign with a victory. Orense, despite a late surge that injected drama into the final minutes, starts its season with a defeat. Barcelona, clad in its traditional yellow, controlled proceedings for long stretches but found… Read more...