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Ecuadorian LigaPro relegation hexagonal competition

Overview

Ecuadorian LigaPro Serie A clubs have entered a ten-match relegation hexagonal phase to determine which teams will remain in the top flight for the 2027 season. The bottom two teams in the final standings will be relegated to Serie B.

Mushuc Runa SC entered the competition in 11th place with 38 points, marking their second consecutive season fighting to avoid relegation. Deportivo Cuenca followed closely with 36 points, though the club faced internal instability due to the absence of an official head coach. Other participating clubs include Técnico Universitario, Orense SC, Delfín SC, and Manta FC.

During the second round of the hexagonal, Delfín SC achieved a 3-2 comeback victory against Mushuc Runa at Jocay Stadium. Mushuc Runa established an early 2-0 lead through goals from Tufiño and Ronny Biojó. However, Delfín responded before halftime with goals from Jefferson Arce and Erick Zúñiga. Following significant VAR intervention that disallowed goals by Danny Luna and Franco Ayunta, Maykel Reyes scored the winning goal for Delfín in the 87th minute, securing three vital points.

As the second round continues, Orense SC is scheduled to host Deportivo Cuenca at the Nueve de Mayo stadium. Heading into this matchup, Deportivo Cuenca holds 37 points, while Orense sits at 33 points. Other teams in the relegation struggle include Delfín with 32 points and Manta FC with 27 points.

Entities

Deportivo Cuenca · LigaPro · Mushuc Runa SC · Técnico Universitario · Liga Pro

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Orense and Deportivo Cuenca face off in LigaPro relegation battle

    Orense hosts Deportivo Cuenca in a critical LigaPro relegation hexagonal match in Machala, with both teams fighting to avoid descent to Serie B in 2027.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Delfín SC defeats Mushuc Runa 3-2 in LigaPro comeback

    Delfín SC overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Mushuc Runa 3-2 at Manta's Jocay Stadium, securing a crucial victory in the LigaPro relegation hexagonal.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    LigaPro clubs begin hexagonal battle to avoid relegation

    Ecuadorian LigaPro clubs, including Deportivo Cuenca, Mushuc Runa, and Técnico Universitario, begin a 10-match hexagonal to avoid relegation to Serie B for the 2027 season.

  4. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Mushuc Runa and Deportivo Cuenca enter Liga Pro relegation battle

    Mushuc Runa SC and Deportivo Cuenca enter a ten-match relegation hexagonal in Ecuador's Liga Pro Serie A to determine which teams remain in the top flight.

Sources

cre.com.ec · elheraldo.com.ec · elmercurio.com.ec · eluniverso.com · expreso.ec · extra.ec · laoraldeportiva.com.uy · nacion.com.uy · studiofutbol.com.ec

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