Thursday, 5 March 2026
📍 Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro
Deportivo Cuenca
⚽ 22' - Melvin Díaz
Assist: Germán Rivero
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
The match concludes with Deportivo Cuenca securing a 3-0 victory over Libertad in Ecuador.
The second half has concluded with Deportivo Cuenca defeating Libertad by a score of 3-0.
⚽Goal! Deportivo Cuenca leads Libertad 3-0 in Ecuador. Nicolás Leguizamón scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Lucas Mancinelli.
Deportivo Cuenca is flagged for offside as Romario Ibarra is caught in an offside position.
Iván Zambrano from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Bryan García commits a foul for Deportivo Cuenca.
Missed opportunity! Ignacio Mosquera from Deportivo Cuenca heads the ball over the goal from the center of the box. The chance was created by a cross from Bryan García after a set piece.
Jackson Rodríguez from Libertad in Ecuador receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Lucas Mancinelli from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Foul committed by Jackson Rodríguez - Libertad - Ecuador.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Nicolás Leguizamón from Deportivo Cuenca commits a handball.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Nicolás Leguizamón from Deportivo Cuenca commits a handball.
Bryan Corozo from Libertad in Ecuador receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Mateo Maccari from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Bryan Corozo from Libertad - Ecuador.
Lucas Mancinelli from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sander Bueno commits a foul for Libertad in Ecuador.
Corner kick awarded to Libertad after Lucas Mancinelli allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Libertad after Facundo Ferrero conceded the ball.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Sander Bueno from Libertad struck the ball with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but Facundo Ferrero of Deportivo Cuenca made a save, stopping it at the top center of the net. The attempt was set up by Elvis Patta.
Substitution for Libertad: Elvis Patta comes on to replace Carlos Castro.
Missed opportunity! Iván Zambrano from Libertad in Ecuador took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right.
Missed opportunity! Iván Zambrano from Libertad, Ecuador, took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Santiago Postel commits a foul for Deportivo Cuenca.
Antony Chére from Libertad, Ecuador, earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Deportivo Cuenca: Eddie Guevara comes on to take the place of Édison Vega.
Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad in Ecuador receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Édison Vega of Deportivo Cuenca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Gabriel Cortéz - Libertad - Ecuador.
Corner awarded to Libertad after Carlos Arboleda allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Sander Bueno of Libertad from Ecuador takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad in Ecuador tries a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Jawer Guisamano.
Substitution for Deportivo Cuenca: Bryan García comes on to take the place of Germán Rivero.
Substitution for Deportivo Cuenca: Nicolás Leguizamón comes on to take the place of David González.
Deportivo Cuenca is flagged for offside. Germán Rivero has been caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Libertad: Antony Chére comes on to take the place of Dany Coronel.
Substitution: Libertad - Ecuador. Sander Bueno comes on to replace Vilington Branda.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Libertad - Ecuador - .
⚽Goal! Deportivo Cuenca takes a 2-0 lead over Libertad in Ecuador. Ignacio Mosquera scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Patricio Boolsen after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Deportivo Cuenca, following a foul by David Cabezas.
Corner kick awarded to Deportivo Cuenca, following a deflection off David Cabezas.
Édison Vega from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Iván Zambrano commits a foul for Libertad - Ecuador.
Jawer Guisamano from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Ignacio Mosquera from Deportivo Cuenca committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. He received assistance from David González.
Missed opportunity! Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. He was set up by David González.
Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Carlos Castro commits a foul for Libertad in Ecuador.
Missed opportunity! Bryan Corozo from Libertad in Ecuador had a header from the center of the box that went wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Jawer Guisamano.
Corner awarded to Libertad after Facundo Ferrero allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Libertad after Ignacio Mosquera allowed the ball to go out.
Jackson Rodríguez of Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Melvin Díaz from Deportivo Cuenca committed a foul.
Melvin Díaz from Deportivo Cuenca commits a handball.
Foul committed by Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad, representing Ecuador.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad in Ecuador takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's blocked.
Facundo Ferrero from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The attempt is thwarted. Vilington Branda from Libertad in Ecuador takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Dany Coronel from Libertad, Ecuador.
Jawer Guisamano from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Ignacio Mosquera from Deportivo Cuenca commits a foul.
The second half is underway with Deportivo Cuenca leading Libertad 1-0 in Ecuador.
The first half has concluded with Deportivo Cuenca leading Libertad by a score of 1-0.
A long-range effort from Gabriel Cortéz of Libertad is thwarted as his right-footed shot from the left side is blocked.
Jackson Rodríguez from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Ignacio Mosquera from Deportivo Cuenca commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Deportivo Cuenca has been flagged for offside. Germán Rivero has been ruled offside.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Édison Vega of Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The play was set up by Melvin Díaz.
Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Bryan Caicedo from Libertad, representing Ecuador.
Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Bryan Caicedo from Libertad, representing Ecuador.
Mateo Maccari of Deportivo Cuenca receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Mateo Maccari commits a foul for Deportivo Cuenca.
Missed opportunity! Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed just over the crossbar. He was assisted by Ignacio Mosquera.
Shot on goal denied. Édison Vega from Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but David Cabezas of Libertad makes a great save, catching the ball in the upper center of the net. The attempt was set up by Ignacio Mosquera.
Missed opportunity! Dany Coronel from Libertad in Ecuador took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. He was set up by Jackson Rodríguez.
Missed opportunity! Jorge Ordóñez from Deportivo Cuenca heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Melvin Díaz.
An attempt is thwarted. Dany Coronel from Libertad in Ecuador takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Gabriel Cortéz provided the assist.
Vilington Branda of Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in the offensive half.
Mateo Maccari of Deportivo Cuenca commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca had a header from the center of the box that was nearly on target, but it went just to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Melvin Díaz.
A shot on goal was blocked. Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad, Ecuador, took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Facundo Ferrero of Deportivo Cuenca made a save right in the center of the net. The opportunity was set up by Dany Coronel, who provided a through ball.
Mateo Maccari from Deportivo Cuenca commits a foul.
Bryan Corozo from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jawer Guisamano from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Melvin Díaz from Deportivo Cuenca commits a foul.
Foul committed by Bryan Caicedo from Libertad, representing Ecuador.
Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Deportivo Cuenca.
⚽Goal! Deportivo Cuenca takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Libertad. Melvin Díaz scores with a powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Germán Rivero.
The shot is denied. Jawer Guisamano from Libertad in Ecuador tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Dany Coronel provided the assist.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Mosquera from Deportivo Cuenca took a right-footed shot from over 40 yards on the right flank, but it sailed over the bar. He was assisted by Patricio Boolsen.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to David Cabezas from Libertad, Ecuador.
David González from Deportivo Cuenca commits a foul.
David Cabezas from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Germán Rivero from Deportivo Cuenca strikes the crossbar with a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.
David Cabezas from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Jorge Ordóñez from Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the left. The attempt was set up by Mateo Maccari, who provided a header.
Iván Zambrano from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Iván Zambrano from Libertad in Ecuador earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Postel commits a foul for Deportivo Cuenca.
Corner kick awarded to Deportivo Cuenca after Bryan Corozo allowed the ball to go out.
The shot is deflected. Melvin Díaz from Deportivo Cuenca tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The attempt was thwarted. Gabriel Cortéz from Libertad in Ecuador took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Bryan Corozo.
A shot from distance by Melvin Díaz of Deportivo Cuenca, using his left foot, is successfully stopped in the bottom right corner by David Cabezas from Libertad, Ecuador. The attempt was set up by Patricio Boolsen.
Missed opportunity! David González from Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal. Melvin Díaz provided the assist.
Missed opportunity! David González from Deportivo Cuenca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The assist came from Melvin Díaz.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Vilington Branda from Libertad, Ecuador, took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Facundo Ferrero of Deportivo Cuenca made a save right in the center of the goal. The play was set up by Dany Coronel.
A shot on goal has been stopped. Jorge Ordóñez from Deportivo Cuenca took a right-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but David Cabezas of Libertad in Ecuador made a save right in the middle of the goal. The play was set up by David González.
Carlos Castro commits a foul for Libertad in Ecuador.
Carlos Arboleda from Deportivo Cuenca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Deportivo Cuenca defeated Libertad 3-0 in the Copa Sudamericana. Deportivo Cuenca scorers: Melvin Díaz (22'), A. Mosquera (67'), Nicolás Leguizamón (90'). Match venue: Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro. Watch on: ESPN 3, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, DIRECTV Sports Argentina.
