Match Report: San Antonio (ECU) 1-1 Dep. Santo Domingo – Ecuadorian Campeonato Serie B, 12 July 2026

In a tightly contested fixture at the Estadio de San Antonio, the home side settled for a point after a 1-1 draw with Dep. Santo Domingo in the Ecuadorian Serie B. Both teams entered the match looking to climb the mid-table standings, and the result leaves them locked on points in a crowded promotion race.

Match Overview

The game began at a high tempo, with San Antonio pressing early. Their efforts paid off in the 23rd minute when a well-worked corner found midfielder Jorge Caicedo at the near post, who flicked the ball past the visiting goalkeeper. The lead, however, lasted only until the 38th minute. Dep. Santo Domingo equalised through a swift counter-attack that ended with striker Luis Gómez slotting home from inside the box.

Key Moments and Tactical Story

• First half balance: San Antonio controlled possession (58%) but couldn’t create clear-cut chances after their goal. Dep. Santo Domingo grew into the game and used the flanks effectively.
• Second half stalemate: The second period saw fewer opportunities as both defences tightened. San Antonio’s striker Mateo Vera hit the crossbar in the 71st minute, the closest either side came to a winner.
• Late drama: A red card to Dep. Santo Domingo’s right-back in the 85th minute gave San Antonio a numerical advantage, but the home team could not force a second goal.

Standout Players

• Jorge Caicedo (San Antonio): Scored the opener and was a constant threat from set pieces.
• Luis Gómez (Dep. Santo Domingo): Took his goal well and stretched the home defence with his pace.
• Carlos Rojas (San Antonio goalkeeper): Made two important saves in the second half to preserve the draw.

Impact on the Standings

With this result, San Antonio remain in 6th place with 22 points, while Dep. Santo Domingo sit one place above in 5th with 23 points. Both are four points adrift of the promotion playoff spots, making every point critical as the season enters its second half.