Ind. del Valle 1, U. Catolica 0

QUITO, Ecuador (Interstat) — In a stunning upset that defied overwhelming statistical projections, Independiente del Valle defeated Universidad Católica 1-0 on Sunday in a Liga Pro match at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa. The result, decided by a second-half goal from substitute Cristian Zabala, handed the visiting Independiente del Valle a victory in its season opener while extending the home side’s winless start to the domestic campaign. The match was a tactical battle for long stretches, with neither side able to break through in the first half. The game’s physical tone was set in the 32nd minute when Independiente del Valle midfielder… Read more...