Pottu Via Ho 1-0 Dep. Santo Domingo | Ecuadorian Serie B Match Report

Pottu Via Ho took a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Dep. Santo Domingo at the Estadio Municipal de Pottu on July 25, 2026, in the Ecuadorian Campeonato Serie B. The result lifts the home side further from the relegation zone and continues their impressive unbeaten run in front of their own fans.

Match Overview

The match broke open in the 18th minute when Pottu's striker Anderson Reyes turned a corner from the left past the goalkeeper at the near post. Dep. Santo Domingo responded with waves of attacks but found the home defense resolute. Pottu goalkeeper David Cabezas earned the man of the match award with a series of sharp saves, including a crucial reflex stop in the 73rd minute to deny a point-blank header.

Key Moments

• 18' Goal: Reyes opens the scoring from a corner, 1-0.
• 38' Miss: Dep. Santo Domingo's Juan Chango hits the crossbar from 25 yards.
• 64' Red Card: Pottu's midfield enforcer Kevin Borja receives a straight red for a reckless challenge; home side down to ten men.
• 89' Goal-line Clearance: Pottu defender Luis Morales keeps out a goal-bound effort with a desperate slide.

Tactical Story

Pottu Via Ho, playing a compact 4-4-1-1, sat deep after taking the lead and relied on quick counter-attacks through Anderson Reyes. The early sending off forced them for a more defensive approach and Dep. Santo Domingo pushed numbers forward. Despite the man advantage, the visitors lacked a cutting edge, often resorting to long-range shots. Pottu's disciplined shape, with two deep banks of four, frustrated their opponents throughout the second half.

Standout Players

• David Cabezas (Pottu): Made six saves, dominating his area on set pieces and commanding his box.
• Luis Morales (Pottu): A heroic goal-line clearance and 12 clearances underpinned the defensive stand.
• Jorge Ordóñez (Dep. Santo Domingo): The winger caused problems but lacked final product on crosses.

Season Impact

The win moves Pottu Via Ho up to 11th place in the 14-team Serie B table, three points clear of the relegation playoff spot. Dep. Santo Domingo remain in the bottom three, and their away form (just one win in seven matches) is becoming a serious problem. Pottu will travel to play San Francisco next, while Dep. Santo Domingo host Imbabura in a must-win fixture.