Emelec beat Macará, 1x3, on Sunday, on matchweek 1. In this competition, Paúl Vélez's team came from a defeat, and Ismael Rescalvo's team came from a draw.
After 9 minutes, Alejandro Cabeza opened the scoring for Emelec, assisted by Alexis Zapata. In the 26th minute, Jefferson Arce struck for Macará, assisted by Facundo Rodríguez. With 41 minutes on the clock, Paúl Vélez's team saw Álvaro Cazula get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Shortly before the interval, Sebastián Rodríguez scored the second goal for Ismael Rescalvo's team, from the penalty spot.
After 58 minutes, José Cevallos wrapped things up, laid on by Jackson Rodríguez. With this goal, José Cevallos recorded his ten goal this season.
After the result Emelec are 1st in the table, with 3 points, while Macará sit 13th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, Ismael Rescalvo's team will host Independiente del Valle, whilst Paúl Vélez's team will play away against Orense SC.
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Jefferson Arce 26' | Alejandro Cabeza 9' Sebastián Rodríguez 43' (pen.) José Cevallos 58' |