Emelec Hosts Deportivo Cuenca in Crucial Ecuabet League Hexagonal Matchup

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Emelec Hosts Deportivo Cuenca in Crucial Ecuabet League Hexagonal Matchup

Emelec Gears Up to Face Deportivo Cuenca in High-Stakes Liga Ecuabet Clash

Emelec and Deportivo Cuenca Set for George Capwell Showdown

In a highly anticipated fixture, Emelec is set to host Deportivo Cuenca at the George Capwell Stadium on Saturday, October 4, marking the beginning of the second hexagonal phase in the Liga Ecuabet. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:30. Both teams recently warmed up by facing off in a friendly match held in the United States.

The Significance of This Liga Ecuabet Encounter

This match pits the top two teams of the second hexagonal against each other. With Emelec trailing Deportivo Cuenca by just four points, the home side aims to close the gap in what is poised to be a critical match. Despite recent setbacks, including unpaid wages causing unrest among players, Emelec seeks a rejuvenating start in this phase. Meanwhile, Deportivo Cuenca, narrowly missing out on the first sextangular due to goal difference, is keen on maintaining and increasing their lead.

Key Players to Watch: Emelec vs. Deportivo Cuenca

Emelec:
- Pedro Ortiz: Reliable in goal and a key figure for the team.
- Luis Fernando León: A stalwart in defense, accompanied by Diogo Bagüí.
- Sergio Quintero: Midfield dynamo, alongside José Francisco Cevallos and Alexander González.
- Jaime Ayoví: Leading the attack.
Deportivo Cuenca:
- Brian Bustos: Steadfast in goal.
- Eugenio Raggio and Agustín Gómez: Key defenders.
- Alejandro Tobar and Luis Estupiñán: Central to the midfield.
- Lucas Mancinelli: The attacking threat for Cuenca.

Team Form and Recent Results

In their last match of the preliminary phase, Emelec played out a goalless draw at Orense, while Deportivo Cuenca suffered a 2-1 defeat to Universidad Católica, which kept them out of the tournament’s first hexagonal stage. Their most recent competitive meeting on August 11 ended in a 1-1 draw. Jorge Ordóñez scored for Deportivo Cuenca, with Luis Fernando León netting the equalizer for Emelec.