What seemed to be a victory for the Loja team turned into a bitter defeat in the final minutes of the match. Midfielder Felipe Ávila had ahead of the Libertarian team with a goal in the 43rd minute, but the story took an unexpected turn.
Broken
Just 4 minutes before the final whistle, the “Ponchito” team staged an epic comeback. Daniel Segura equalized the score in the 96th minute and Joaquín Vergés, with a free kick in the 99th minute, sealed the victory for the local team.
Libertad FC played with one less man on the field, since forward Tobias Donsanti was sent off in the 75th minute. Despite the efforts of the Loja team to maintain their advantage, which was momentary, the late reaction of the Libertarians ended in their defeat .
On the next day, Libertad Fútbol Club will host Universidad Católica at the Reina de El Cisne stadium, seeking to recover from this bitter experience. (D)
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