Independiente Valle vs UCV
- J. Alcivar 44'
- C. Gonzalez 45+5', 63'
- J. Bolivar 21'
Estadio Banco Guayaquil
J. Espinoza
2026
Match Report
González Brace Sends Del Valle to Group H Summit
Independiente del Valle came from behind to beat Universidad Central 3–1 in a fiery Copa Libertadores Group H encounter. Carlos Gabriel González starred with a brace to power the Ecuadorian side to a commanding home victory. Jovanny Bolívar gave the visitors a surprise lead at the 20-minute mark, but Jordy Alcívar restored parity with a header just before the break (43'). A foul on Mateo Carabajal resulted in a 46th-minute penalty; the goalkeeper parried González's spot-kick, but he was quickest to the rebound and converted (49'). He then powered in a header at 62' to seal it. Juan Viacava saw red at 76' for a professional foul, a late blemish on an otherwise dominant display. The result sends Independiente del Valle to the summit of Group H with four points from two outings. Universidad Central must regroup quickly to keep their knockout hopes alive.
Match Events
21'
37'
J. Cuesta(Unsporting behaviour)
44'
45+1'
A. Simarra(Rough play)
45+5'
45+5'
46'
63'
64'
67'
V. Rodriguez(Tripping)
72'
72'
73'
73'
73'
73'
77'
J. Viacava(Tripping)
80'
83'
21'
37'
J. Cuesta(Unsporting behaviour)
44'
45+1'
A. Simarra(Rough play)
45+5'
46'
63'
64'
67'
V. Rodriguez(Tripping)
72'
72'
73'
73'
73'
73'
(Tripping)J. Viacava
77'
80'
83'
Player of the match
Fan pick
Statistics
67%Possession33%
33Shots14
13Shots on Target3
10Corners2
5Fouls5
0Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
472Passes234
1Saves9
Head to Head
1
Independiente Valle wins
0
Draws
1
UCV wins
Goals: 3 - 3
