SD Aucas 1, EL Nacional 3

QUITO, Ecuador (Interstat) — El Nacional opened its Liga Pro season with a commanding 3-1 victory over crosstown rival Aucas on Sunday, defying pregame projections in a match that swung decisively before halftime at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa. The home side, fueled by a goal just before the intermission and a dominant second-half display, handed Aucas a defeat to begin the domestic campaign for both Ecuadorian top-flight clubs. The match began with physicality, as Aucas midfielder Jeremy Mejía received an early yellow card in the 11th minute. El Nacional capitalized on the ensuing momentum. In the 18th minute, midfielder Andrés Mena… Read more...