Universidad Catolica overcame Mushuc Runa in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, on to matchday 1 of the Ecuador League. In this competition, Quito's team came from four wins, and Ambato's team came from two wins. Arón Rodríguez was on fire.
The opening goal was scored by Arón Rodríguez after 8 minutes. With this goal, Arón Rodríguez reached the 5th goal of the season. In the 37th minute, Bagner Delgado fired home for Mushuc Runa, assisted by Jonny Uchuari.
Arón Rodríguez netted the last goal with 70 minutes on the clock.
After the result Universidad Catolica are 5th in the table, with 3 points, while Mushuc Runa sit 10th place, with 0 points. In their next fixture, Quito's team visit Guayaquil City, while Ambato's team will play at home against Nueve de Octubre.