Cuenca Juniors 0 – 3 Cumbaya FC
Ecuadorian Campeonato Serie B | 8 May 2026

Cumbaya FC put on a clinical display on the road to dismantle Cuenca Juniors 3-0 at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar. The visitors controlled proceedings from start to finish, leaving the home side with little answer as they climbed the Serie B standings with a comprehensive victory.

Match Overview

The gulf in class between the two sides was evident from the opening whistle. Cumbaya FC pressed high, disrupted Cuenca Juniors’ build-up play, and created chances with sharp, direct passing. The home team, struggling to find rhythm, never truly threatened the visitors’ goal. By the final whistle, Cumbaya had secured their third away win of the season, moving up to fourth in the table.

Key Moments

• 12th minute – Cumbaya open the scoring: A swift counter-attack caught Cuenca’s defence out of position. Right winger Jairo Valencia cut inside and fired a low shot that beat the keeper at the near post.
• 38th minute – Second goal before half-time: A corner kick was met by central defender Kevin Pantoja, who headed powerfully into the top corner to double the lead.
• 67th minute – Third goal seals the win: Substitute Luis Córdova pounced on a defensive error, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted home to make it 3-0.

Tactical Story

Cumbaya FC set up in a compact 4-4-2 with wingers tucking in to overload the midfield. Cuenca Juniors attempted a 4-3-3 but were unable to create width against a disciplined backline. The visitors’ goalkeeper, Diego Villacís, was rarely tested, while his counterpart faced constant pressure. Cuenca’s lack of a creative spark in the final third was glaring; they managed only two shots on target across 90 minutes.

Standout Players

• Jairo Valencia (Cumbaya): Man of the match. Scored the opener and assisted the second, constantly dangerous on the right flank.
• Kevin Pantoja (Cumbaya): Dominant in both boxes – scored a header and made several clearances.
• Fabián Ayoví (Cuenca Juniors): The home side’s only bright spot, working tirelessly but receiving little support.

Season Impact

The result leaves Cuenca Juniors stuck in 9th place, now four points adrift of the promotion play-off spots with only five matches remaining. For Cumbaya FC, the win lifts them to 4th, just two points behind the leaders. Their strong away form (three wins, two draws on the road) could prove decisive in the run-in.

Cumbaya will look to build on this momentum when they host Imbabura next week, while Cuenca face a must-win trip to lowly Manta FC.