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The local team scored twice through Marlon Mejía and Mauro Quiroga and is leading the away team by 2 to 0.
The visiting team arrives motivated to this match after a victory in their previous game. Their opponent will seek a better result after being defeated in their last championship match.
Emelec was defeated at the Olímpico Atahualpa by U. Católica (E) with a 0 to 2 score. In the last matches of this season, they have drawn 3 and lost 1. They have conceded 6 goals and scored 2.
Técnico Universitario comes from a home victory against Macará with a score of 3 to 1. They have had an irregular series of results in the previous played matches: 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. In addition, they have scored a total of 8 goals and have conceded 7.
Gabriel González Cordero was in charge of overseeing the order of play 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 in the forward position.
Técnico Universitario's lineup today
On the other hand, the team led by Juan Pablo Buch sets up 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 in the forward position.