AMBATO, Ecuador (Interstat) — Cristian Penilla scored in first-half stoppage time to lift Mushuc Runa to a 1-0 victory over Tecnico Universitario in a Liga Pro match Saturday at Estadio Bellavista. The game’s lone goal came in the 45th+2 minute, with Jonathan Dos Santos providing the assist. The result defied a Interstat projection that had forecast a 1-1 draw. The win gives Mushuc Runa a winning start to their season, while Tecnico Univ begins its campaign with a loss. The match was a physical affair, featuring 10 yellow cards.