Olmedo

Emelec Emelec remain on track to finish top of the Ecuador Primera A table, despite playing out a goalless draw on Sunday.

Universidad Católica Universidad Catolica capitalised on Ecuador Primera A leaders Olmedo's draw to close in on top spot, while Emelec won again.

Emelec Primera A leaders Emelec extended the gap at the top of the table to five points after they recorded a 3-1 win over LDU Loja.

Emelec Arch rivals Barcelona and Emelec are in the box seat to win the Ecuadorian Primera A after Independiente del Valle lost again.

Emelec A Marcos Mondaini brace buoyed Emelec to a 3-1 win at Manta in Ecuador's Primera A, to preserve their buffer at the top.

Barcelona Barcelona moved clear atop the Ecuadorian Primera A table, after winning a tight El Clasico del Astillero against Emelec 1-0 on Sunday.

Independiente Independiente del Valle maintained their five-point lead atop the Ecuadorian Primera A on Wednesday.

Emelec Defending champions Emelec were among the winners as Ecuador's Primera A got underway on Saturday.

Independiente Independiente del Valle preserved their unbeaten start to the second phase of Ecuadorian Primera A competition and moved top in the process.

Emelec Ecuador Primera A leaders Emelec slumped to defeat as rivals Independiente del Valle closed the gap with victory over the weekend.