In a tense Copa Sudamericana clash at the Bellavista Stadium in Ambato, Macará and Alianza Atlético battled to a 0-0 draw that left both teams searching for answers. Macará dominated possession and created numerous chances, but their inability to convert chances into goals proved costly. Alianza Atlético, although less dominant in possession, managed to hold firm defensively, relying on their goalkeeper Éder Hermoza to make crucial saves throughout the game.
In the first half, Macará took control early, with a flurry of attacking play that resulted in several shots on goal. However, despite their 58% possession and 19 shots in total, they couldn’t find the back of the net. Alianza Atlético, on the other hand, have struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing just six shots, two of which on target, and have focused on a more defensive approach.
As the game wore on, the tension grew, leading to a series of yellow cards that reflected the physical nature of the game. Macará’s failure to capitalize on their chances, combined with Alianza Atlético’s resilience, ended in a stalemate, leaving both teams with a point but plenty to think about moving forward in the competition.
