Independiente del Valle reaches Copa Ecuador semifinals

The semifinal matchups for the 2026 Copa Ecuador have been finalized following the conclusion of the quarterfinal round. Independiente del Valle secured the final spot by defeating Gualaceo SC 2-0 at the Jorge Andrade Cantos stadium. Goals from Djorkaeff Reasco and Matías Perelló ensured the victory for the Sangolquí-based side, despite a missed penalty by Yandri Vásquez and the expulsion of coach Joaquín Papa during the match.

Independiente del Valle will face Delfín SC in the semifinals. The other semifinal pairing will feature a matchup between Liga de Quito and Universidad Católica, a rematch of the 2025 Copa Ecuador final. The semifinal series will be played over two legs, with matches scheduled at the Atahualpa, Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Jocay, and Banco Guayaquil stadiums.