Deportivo Cuenca 0–1 Sociedad Deportiva Aucas
LigaPro Serie A – 13 July 2026
Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar, Cuenca

A solitary second‑half goal was enough to give Sociedad Deportiva Aucas a gritty 1‑0 victory over Deportivo Cuenca at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar on the night of 13 July 2026. The result lifts Aucas into the upper half of the LigaPro Serie A standings, while Cuenca remain in the lower reaches after a frustrating evening in front of their home supporters.

Match Overview

The contest was a tense, tactical affair from the first whistle. Both sides struggled to create clear‑cut chances in the opening 45 minutes, with midfield battles dominating and few shots testing the goalkeepers. Cuenca’s best opportunity came just before the break when a corner was met by a header that drifted narrowly over the bar.

The decisive moment arrived in the 63rd minute. Aucas broke quickly through a counter‑attack down the left flank. A low cross found an unmarked Luis Figueroa at the far post, and he calmly slotted the ball past the advancing Cuenca keeper. From that point, the visitors defended resolutely, absorbing pressure and countering when possible.

Key Moments

• 13’ – Cuenca’s central defender cleared a dangerous Aucas free‑kick off the line.
• 37’ – Aucas had a penalty appeal waved away after a tangle in the box.
• 63’ – GOAL – Luis Figueroa (Aucas) finishes a swift counter‑attack.
• 78’ – Cuenca substitute had a close‑range effort saved by the Aucas goalkeeper.
• 90+3’ – Aucas survived a late scramble in the box to hold on for three points.

Tactical Story

Cuenca dominated possession (58% overall) but struggled to break down a compact Aucas defensive block. The visitors sat deep, allowing Cuenca wide players to cross but crowding the penalty area effectively. Aucas’s attacking strategy was direct: springing quick transitions whenever Cuenca lost the ball in midfield. It paid off with the lone goal, and they nearly added a second on the break in stoppage time.

Standout Players

• Luis Figueroa (Aucas) – The match‑winner with a composed finish and tireless running on the flank.
• Mateo Ramírez (Aucas) – Made several crucial interventions at centre‑back, including the goal‑line clearance early on.
• Jorge Espinoza (Cuenca) – The Cuenca midfielder worked hard to create chances but lacked support in the final third.

Impact on the Season

The victory moves Aucas to 22 points from 15 matches, inside the top six and firmly in contention for a place in the Copa Sudamericana or even the top four. Cuenca, on 14 points, drop to 13th position, now only two points above the relegation zone. With the season approaching its latter stages, both sides will be keen to build consistency – Aucas aiming for a continental spot, Cuenca fighting to avoid the drop.

Referee: Carlos Orbe; Attendance: 12,400