Carneras UPS Women 1 – 0 CD Espuce Women | Ecuadorian Women’s Football League
June 28, 2026 – Quito, Ecuador

Match Overview

Carneras UPS Women edged out CD Espuce Women with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at their home venue in Quito on June 28. The only goal of the match came in the first half, and Carneras defended resolutely thereafter to collect three valuable points in the Ecuadorian Women’s Football League. The result keeps Carneras in the upper half of the standings, while Espuce remain in mid-table after a resilient but ultimately fruitless performance.

First Half: Early Strike Decides It

The match began at a brisk pace, with both sides eager to impose themselves. Carneras controlled possession early, moving the ball through midfield with crisp passing. Their breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute. A corner kick was swung into the box, and after a brief scramble, Carneras forward Ana María Rivas poked the ball home from close range. Espuce responded by pushing higher up the pitch, but Carneras’ defense, marshalled by captain Sofía Villalobos, held firm. The half ended with Carneras leading 1-0.

Second Half: Espuce Push, Carneras Hold

CD Espuce Women came out after the interval with increased urgency. They created several half-chances, notably when striker Valentina Cedeño forced a sharp save from Carneras goalkeeper María López in the 55th minute. Carneras looked dangerous on the counter-attack, but their finishing was off-target. As the clock ticked down, Espuce threw numbers forward, yet Carneras’ backline stood tall. A late free kick sailed over the bar, and the final whistle confirmed a 1-0 win for the home side.

Key Performers

• Ana María Rivas (Carneras UPS Women) – Scored the decisive goal and worked tirelessly leading the line.
• Sofía Villalobos (Carneras UPS Women) – Commanded the defense and made several vital clearances.
• María López (Carneras UPS Women) – Kept a clean sheet with a composed display, including a key second-half save.
• Valentina Cedeño (CD Espuce Women) – Espuce’s most dangerous attacker, but lacked support in the final third.

Tactical Story

Carneras adopted a compact 4-4-2 shape, allowing Espuce possession in non-threatening areas while looking to break quickly. Espuce switched to a more aggressive 4-3-3 after the hour mark but struggled to break down a well-organized low block. The match was decided by Carneras’ efficiency from a set piece—a recurring theme for the side this season.

Season Context

This victory lifts Carneras to fifth place in the 12-team Ecuadorian Women’s Football League, just three points behind the top three. For CD Espuce, the defeat leaves them in seventh, but they have shown they can compete with stronger sides. Both teams face challenging fixtures in the coming weeks as the league heads toward its mid-season point.

Match Details

• Date: June 28, 2026
• Kick-off: 04:30 local time
• Venue: Estadio UPS, Quito
• Goal: Rivas 19’
• Attendance: 890