Libertad FC and Pottu Via Ho play out goalless draw in Copa Ecuador

A cagey opening match in the Copa Ecuador saw Libertad FC and Pottu Via Ho finish 0-0 on 6 May 2026. Both teams were cautious in their approach, resulting in a contest that produced few clear-cut chances but plenty of midfield battles.

Libertad FC, playing with home advantage, attempted to assert themselves early on but found Pottu Via Ho difficult to unlock. The visitors set up in a compact 4-4-2 formation, closing down space quickly and denying Libertad time on the ball. The first half was largely uneventful, with the two goalkeepers rarely tested.

The second half saw a slight increase in tempo as Libertad pushed forward. A powerful drive from distance by their left winger in the 55th minute forced a sharp save from the Pottu Via Ho goalkeeper, who tipped the ball over the crossbar. Pottu Via Ho had their own moment of danger in the 73rd minute when a counter-attack ended with a shot that drifted just wide of the far post.

In the end, a draw was a fair result, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the contest. Both sides will take positives from a clean sheet and look ahead to future Copa Ecuador fixtures with renewed confidence.