LDU Quito

Sao Paulo kick-started their Copa Libertadores, while Huracan sealed a vital win over Sporting Cristal.

Independiente Independiente del Valle and Deportivo Cuenca were the only winners in the opening round of the second phase in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Manta New Manta coach Armando Osma could not alter their fortunes, as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Ecuadorian Primera A leaders Mushuc Runa.

Emelec Primera A leaders Emelec gained revenge over El Nacional by hammering them 5-1 at Estadio George Capwell 5-1 on Sunday.

Olmedo Mushuc Runa won 2-1 at Olmedo to pull away in the Ecuadorian Primera A as four games were postponed on Sunday.

Barcelona Maximiliano Barreiro continued his fine goalscoring form to help Mushuc Runa stay in touch with Ecuadorian Primera A leaders Barcelona.

LDU Quito LDU Quito enjoyed a 3-0 win over Deportivo Cuenca to move within four points of Ecuador Primera A leaders LDU Loja.

Barcelona Ismael Blanco netted a hat-trick as leaders Barcelona returned to winning ways, trouncing El Nacional 4-1 in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Emelec Emelec moved top of the Ecudorean Primera A after a 2-0 win against Deportivo Cuenca.

Juan Riquelme Juan Roman Riquelme could return to professional football with LDU Quito coach Claudio Borghi keen to sign him for the Ecuadorian club.