AMABATO, Ecuador (Interstat) — CD Cuenca delivered a significant upset Saturday, defeating Macara 1-0 on the road in Liga Pro action at Estadio Bellavista Universidad Indoamérica.

José Luis Marrufo scored the match’s lone goal in the 40th minute, securing the victory for the visitors. The result defied pregame projections, as statistical models heavily favored Macara to win.

The match grew contentious in the second half, featuring six yellow cards. Cuenca’s Luis Gustavino received the first booking in the 37th minute, while Marrufo was among three players carded in second-half stoppage time.

With the win, CD Cuenca begins its league campaign 1-0, while Macara starts 0-1. Both clubs see their overall season records mirror those marks.