CAYAMBE, Ecuador (Interstat) — Cumbaya scored five first-half goals and routed visiting 22 de Julio 7-1 on Thursday at Estadio Olímpico Guillermo Albornoz. Cumbaya opened with goals in the 6th and 8th minutes, then struck in the 42nd, 43rd and 45th to take control before halftime. It added goals in the 59th and 87th. 22 de Julio avoided a shutout with a goal in the 89th. Cumbaya played a man down after a red card in the 81st minute. The result moved Cumbaya to one win, no losses and one draw in the competition and across all competitions. 22 de Julio fell to no wins and one loss in both. Cumbaya had drawn at Gualaceo in its previous match. Cumbaya led 5-0 at halftime and maintained its advantage after the break. 22 de Julio scored its lone goal late in the second half. The match was played at Estadio Olímpico Guillermo Albornoz in Cayambe.