GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Interstat) — Barcelona SC and Universidad Católica opened their Liga Pro seasons with a 1-1 draw Sunday at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

The visitors struck first in the ninth minute when midfielder Joaquín Valiente finished a play for Universidad Católica. Barcelona SC leveled the match in the 33rd minute through substitute Byron Palacios, who was set up by fellow substitute Jhon Chancellor.

The match was a physical affair, with six yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Goalkeeper José David Contreras and midfielder Gustavo Vallecilla were among those booked.

The result matched the pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Barcelona a 54.6% probability to win. Both clubs now hold identical records of zero wins, zero losses and one draw in all competitions this season.