LDU Quito took the lead against Always Ready after a sustained spell of pressure ended with a goal from Yerlin Quiñónez. The move began with attacking intent from the Ecuadorian side, as Rodney Redes came close with a right-footed effort from the center of the box that struck the left post after a cross from Fernando Cornejo. Shortly afterward, Michael Estrada had a right-footed shot from inside the area blocked, keeping the pressure on the visiting defense.
LDU Quito continued to threaten and nearly doubled down on the momentum when Redes again tried to finish from close range, but that attempt was saved by the goalkeeper. The repeated attacks eventually paid off, with Quiñónez converting a right-footed shot from the middle of the box to make it 1-0 for LDU Quito against Always Ready.
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The sequence reflected LDU Quito’s control in the attacking third, with multiple chances created in quick succession and the defense of Always Ready struggling to clear its lines. Cornejo’s delivery proved dangerous, while the attempts from Redes and Estrada showed the home side’s ability to get into high-value positions. Quiñónez’s finish completed the passage and gave LDU Quito the advantage on the scoreboard.
