MANTA, Ecuador (Interstat) — Manta opened its Liga Pro season with a 3-1 victory over CA Vi on Saturday at Estadio Jocay, defying a pregame projection of a draw. Jostin Alman put the home side ahead in the 41st minute. After CA Vi equalized, Christian Alemán scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute. Fabrizio Almeida sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time. The match was a physical contest, featuring six yellow cards issued by the 72nd minute. The result gives Manta a winning start while CA Vi begins the campaign with a loss.