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Aucas and Liga de Quito draw 1-1 in Quito Superclásico
Aucas and Liga de Quito played to a 1-1 draw in the Quito Superclásico during the third round of the LigaPro 2026 hexagonal final at the Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium. Braian Oyola opened the scoring for Aucas in the 13th minute following a rebound from a shot by Ayrton Preciado. Liga de Quito equalized late in the first half when Michael Estrada converted a penalty at the 45+4 minute mark, following a VAR review of a foul by Mateo Burdisso.
The result impacts the race for direct qualification to the 2027 Copa Libertadores. Liga de Quito currently sits in third place with 53 points, while Aucas holds fifth place with 51 points.
Prior to the match, incidents were reported involving clashes between supporters of both clubs in the streets surrounding the stadium. The skirmishes involved the use of projectiles and pyrotechnics, but police intervention prevented the situation from escalating, and no arrests were reported.
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Aucas · Braian Oyola · Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda Stadium · Liga de Quito · Michael Estrada
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Following the draw, Liga de Quito remains in third place with 53 points, while Aucas dropped to fifth place. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Braian Oyola scored the opening goal for Aucas in the 12th or 13th minute. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A penalty was awarded to Liga de Quito following a VAR review of a foul by Mateo Burdisso on Michael Estrada. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael Estrada scored an equalizer for Liga de Quito via a penalty kick in stoppage time of the first half. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game was part of the third round of the Hexagonal 1 phase of the LigaPro Serie A. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match between Aucas and Liga de Quito ended in a 1-1 draw. eluniverso.com