The third day of the first stage of LigaPro Serie A, which was earlier scheduled to start this Friday with the match Gualaceo-Orense, will not be played “mainly due to the requests of the companies that broadcast our championship”the Professional Football League of Ecuador (LigaPro) announced this evening.

“A few minutes ago, a meeting was held with LigaPro clubs, in which the GolTV company also participated,” according to the entity’s press release published at 9:35 p.m.

“Additionally, GolTV reported a favorable award for one of the cable companies that subsequently terminated their contract with GolTV. This decision will allow additional revenue to be provided in a timely manner, which will mean outstanding amounts can be reversed in favor of the clubs.”adds the Professional League.

“Clubs supported and therefore supported LigaPro’s decision”concludes the entity that leads the A and B teams of the Ecuadorian first league.

Through the LigaPro Competitions Department, the rescheduling of Round 3 matches will be announced in the next few hours.

Gualaceo and Orense had to start the match this Friday, March 11, starting at 19:00.

Barcelona SC had to play against Independiente del Valle in Quito on Saturday at 19:00, while Emelec was supposed to play in Guayaquil on Sunday, at 19:00, against Técnico Universitario.

For their part, El Nacional, the league leaders, were scheduled to face Liga de Quito on Sunday afternoon.

With the measure taken by the Professional League, Barcelona SC has informed its supporters and club members who have purchased a charter flight to accompany the team in the capital, that their seats will be reserved for the date to which the commitment has been moved.

The Canaries will train on Saturday from 08:30 on the alternative pitches of the Banco Pichincha stadium.

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