Match Report
In the standings it was El Nacional 5th on 11 points, Aucas 2nd on 17 — separated by 6. Recent form told a different story for Aucas: only 26th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/2.33 for El Nacional and 2.1/1.3 for Aucas (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.28.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Aucas. Recent form was uneven: 7/15 points for El Nacional, 13/15 for Aucas.
Across 6 recorded meetings, El Nacional have 1 win to Aucas's 3, with 2 draws, at 3.17 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 17% of those meetings.
The venue was Olimpico Atahualpa, with room for 35,742 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
El Nacional: Djorkaeff Reasco (60'), Jeison Chalá (76'), Andrés Mena (18') · Aucas: Bruno Miranda (45')
Key stats
Possession: El Nacional 41% · Aucas 59% · Total shots: 11-17 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 0-8