Match Report
Barcelona Guayaquil, 2nd with 55 points, sat 44 points above Fuerza Amarilla (16th, 11). Recent form told a different story for Barcelona Guayaquil: only 6th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Against a league average of 1.36 goals per team per game, Barcelona Guayaquil ran at 1.87 scored and 1.27 conceded, Fuerza Amarilla at 0.8 and 2.47.
Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha staged the fixture, a ground that holds 59,283. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Barcelona Guayaquil: Pedro Velasco (38'), Damián Díaz (82') · Fuerza Amarilla: Edwin Porozo Landazuri (14')
Key stats
Possession: Barcelona Guayaquil 61% · Fuerza Amarilla 39% · Total shots: 15-5 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 8-1