MACHALA, Ecuador (Interstat) — Orense opened its Liga Pro season with a 3-2 victory over CA Libertad on Sunday at Estadio 9 de Mayo Banco de Machala.

The match defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw, delivering five total goals. Substitute Eber Caicedo opened the scoring for the hosts in the 36th minute, but Libertad’s Ronny Biojo Preciado leveled just before halftime. Orense defender Beder Caicedo put his side ahead for good in the 54th minute.

Libertad’s Diego Armas made it 2-2 in the 73rd, but Orense midfielder Bryan Viñán scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Viñán later received a red card in the sixth minute of added time. The match featured seven yellow cards in a physical contest.

The win gives Orense a perfect start in league play, while Libertad begins its campaign with a loss.