Guayaquil City FC comes back in the dying moments, leaving Delfín SC on the brink

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A goal from A. Naula in stoppage time sealed a dramatic comeback for Guayaquil City FC, who defeated Delfín SC 2-1 in a crucial relegation battle.

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An unexpected comeback

When the referee blew for half-time, Guayaquil City FC was in a critical situation, trailing 0-1 to Delfín SC. However, the home team showed admirable determination in the second half, managing to turn the game around with two goals in the first 10 minutes after the break.

The first came in the 49th minute, when P. González, assisted by M. Bolaños, found the back of the net. Just two minutes later, A. Naula would become the hero of the match.

The goal that sealed the fate

The match seemed destined for a draw when A. Naula, in stoppage time (90+4'), scored the goal that ignited madness in the stadium. This strike not only meant victory for Guayaquil City FC but also propelled them into the 'Relegation Playoffs' zone, a relief in their fight to avoid relegation.

With this win, Guayaquil City FC sits 13th with 19 points, while Delfín SC, with 17 points, finds itself in a complicated situation, occupying 14th place. The pressure mounts for both teams in this stage of the tournament.

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