## Independiente del Valle Earns Impressive 2-1 Victory Over C.S. Emelec **Quito, Ecuador** - In a thrilling match between two of Ecuador's top football clubs, Independiente del Valle emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over C.S. Emelec. The match took place at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, and was part of the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. ### Independiente del Valle Dominates First Half Independiente del Valle started the match with great intensity and controlled possession throughout the first half. They created several scoring opportunities and eventually took the lead in the 25th minute. Midfielder Lorenzo Faravelli found the back of the net with a powerful shot from outside the box, giving the home side a 1-0 advantage. ### Emelec Responds After Halftime C.S. Emelec came out with renewed determination in the second half and began to press Independiente del Valle's defense. They equalized in the 55th minute when striker Alejandro Cabeza scored from close range. However, Independiente del Valle refused to let their lead slip away. ### Gaibor Secures Victory for Independiente del Valle In the 68th minute, Independiente del Valle regained the lead when midfielder Junior Sornoza played a through ball to midfielder Fernando Gaibor. Gaibor coolly slotted the ball past Emelec goalkeeper Pedro Ortiz, making it 2-1 for the home team. ### Emelec's Late Push Falls Short C.S. Emelec pushed forward in the final minutes of the match in search of an equalizer, but Independiente del Valle's defense held firm. The match ended 2-1, giving Independiente del Valle a valuable advantage heading into the second leg. ### Second Leg in Paraguay The second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie between Independiente del Valle and C.S. Emelec will take place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay. The winner of the tie will advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.
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