Argentina striker Facundo Castelli scored twice in Delfín’s 1-3 win over Libertad on Thursday, who suffered their first defeat in the second round of the Ecuadorian Pro League in the third leg.

Castelli came out with the ball in dominance from the middle of the field, outwitted the goalkeeper and scored the first goal into an empty net, in the 5th minute of the game, assisted by Renny Jaramillo.

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The goal caused a greater effort by Libertad to equalize, and when he was closer to the goal, also Argentine Juan Pablo Ruiz received an assist from his compatriot Bryan Oyola and accurately scored the second goal (m.66).

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It was Castelli’s first game in the high-altitude city, and despite the influence of the 2,060 meters above sea level, Loja, where he was playing, scored his second goal in the 83rd minute, while Daniel Porozo scored the tribute goal for Libertad three minutes before the end.

While Delfín collected 5 points, two less than the current leader Mushuca Runa, Libertad remained with one unit.

To know if he keeps the first position, Mushuc Runa will wait for the results this Friday in Barcelona (4 points) against Independiente del Valleand Liga de Quito (4 points) against El Nacional.

Aucas, the current champion, drew 2-2 against Universidad Católicawho led with a goal by Gregory Anangonó (m.34).

Aucas coach, Colombian Santiago Escobar, entered Jhon Jair Cifuente instead of Erick Castillo from the beginning of the second half and scored two goals for the home team (m.50 and m.60), while Kevin Minda (m. .86) saved the final tied result for Universidad Católica.

Católica and Aucas collected three points eachthe result of three consecutive ties.

Emelec were held to another goalless draw away from home, this time against Técnico Universitario, who squandered a penalty as Colombian forward Jean Carlos Blanco’s shot hit the right post, defended by Pedro Ortiz.

Both Técnico Universitario and Emelec won three points each in the second phase.

The third term will conclude this Friday with the matches Cumbayá-Deportivo Cuenca; Liga Quito-El Nacional and Barcelona-Independiente del Valle. (D)