Emelec beat Macará with a thriller

Emelec overcame Macará, 4x0, on Friday, on matchday 1. Both Guayaquil's team and Ambato's team held their first game in the competition.

In an unfortunate moment Andrés Duarte scored an own goal with 8 minutes on the clock. With 12 minutes on the clock, Emelec increased their lead with a goal from Alexis Zapata. After 27 minutes, Mauro Quiroga doubled the lead for Ismael Rescalvo's team. Shortly before the interval, Sebastián Rodríguez wrapped things up.

After the result Emelec are 1st in the table, with 3 points, while Macará sit 16th place, with 0 points. In the next fixture, Ismael Rescalvo's team visit Independiente del Valle. Meanwhile, Paúl Vélez's team will play at home against Orense SC.