The first part ends with Emelec's triumph over Técnico Universitario.

The first 45 minutes went by in La Caldera and Técnico Univ. is losing to Emelec 1-0. The home team goes to halftime with a goal from Marlon Mejía (39 '1T).

The visiting team arrives motivated to this confrontation after a victory in their previous match. Their opponent will seek a better result after being defeated in their last championship match.

Emelec was defeated at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium against U. Católica (E) by 0-2 on the scoreboard. In the last matches of the current season, they have drawn 3 and lost 1. They have conceded 6 goals and have 2 in favor.

Técnico Universitario comes from a 3-1 victory over Macará at home. It precedes an irregular series of results in the previous matches played: 2 victories, 1 defeat, and 1 draw. In addition, they have scored a total of 8 goals and have conceded 7.

Gabriel González Cordero was in charge of supervising the order of the game during the match.

Emelec's lineup today

The team led by Ismael Rescalvo sets up their game with a 4-5-1 formation with Pedro Ortiz in goal; Romario Caicedo, Aníbal Leguizamón, Marlon Mejía, and Jackson Rodríguez in defense; Dixon Arroyo, Sebastián Rodríguez, Jeison Chalá, José Cevallos, and Diego García in midfield; and Mauro Quiroga upfront.

Técnico Universitario's lineup today

On the other hand, the team led by Juan Pablo Buch stands on the field with a 5-4-1 strategy with Beder Valencia in goal; Byron Mina, Edison Carcelén, Dennis Quintero, Marlon Medranda, Christopher Tutalchá in defense; Héctor Chávez, Stiven Tapiero, Juan Jiménez, and Cristhian Cuero in midfield; and Byron Palacios upfront.