LDU Quito edged out El Nacional in a close win on Saturday, 1-2, in a game relating to matchweek 7. To this matchday, Éver Almeida's team came from a defeat, and Josep Alcácer's team came from a win.
The first goal of the game was scored by Lucas Piovi, with 34 minutes on the clock. Shortly before the interval, Byron Palacios struck for El Nacional.
Alex Arce scored the winner in the 51st minute. In stoppage time, Éver Almeida's team saw Kevin Peralta get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result LDU Quito are 5th in the table, with 12 points, while El Nacional sit 12th place, with 6 points. In their next fixture, Josep Alcácer's team will play at home against Delfín SC. Meanwhile, Éver Almeida's team will host Imbabura SC.
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Byron Palacios 42' | Lucas Piovi 34' Alex Arce 51' |
