Mushuc Runa edges Delfin 2‑1 on late Gonzalez goal

RIOBAMBA, Ecuador (Interstat) — Mushuc Runa defeated visiting Delfin 2-1 on Monday at Estadio Olímpico de Riobamba, securing the win with a late goal from Jackson Gonzalez after Delfin had pulled level. Tomson Minda gave Mushuc Runa the lead in the 56th minute, with Arnaldo Zambrano credited with the assist. Delfin’s Thiago Ozaeta equalized in the 77th minute, but Gonzalez scored in the 88th minute to restore the home side’s advantage. Gonzalez played the full 90 minutes and received a yellow card; Ozaeta played 85 minutes and was booked; Minda played 44 minutes and was booked. Delfin’s Leon J. was sent off in the 61st minute, and Mushuc Runa’s Corozo B. was sent off in the 78th minute. The game produced 10 yellow cards. Delfin now has 3 wins and 2 losses in this competition and 3 wins and 3 losses across all competitions. Mushuc Runa now has 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw in this competition and the same record across all competitions.