In a hotly contested Copa Sudamericana encounter at the Estadio Bellavista in Ambato, Macará and Alianza Atlético battled to a goalless draw that left both teams searching for answers in front of goal. Macará dominated possession and created plenty of chances, but couldn’t convert their 19 shots into a single goal. Alianza Atlético, although less dominant in possession, managed to hold firm defensively, with goalkeeper Éder Hermoza making crucial saves to keep the scores level.
In the first half, Macará asserted their control, but despite their 58% possession and a large number of attacks, they could not find the goal. The game was marred by a series of yellow cards, reflecting the physicality of the encounter, with four cautions issued before the break. As the second half wore on, both teams made tactical substitutions in an attempt to break the deadlock, but neither team found the decisive touch.
By the time the final whistle blew, the game had ended in a stalemate, with Macará reflecting on missed opportunities and Alianza Atlético relieved to have secured a point. The result leaves both teams with plenty to consider as they look to improve their standings in the competition, especially Macará who will feel they should have used their home advantage.
