Argentinian striker Diego Iván Ledesma scored for Mushuc Runa’s 0-1 away win over Libertad, keeping the leader in the Pro Leaguetogether with Delfín, with 11 points each.

Ledesma used a series of deflected balls near Libertado’s goal and finished low from the floor to put the ball into the opposite post in the 41st minute.

Libertad got complicated in the table of total positions, remaining among the last in the current season, and in addition suffered the expulsion of the key player of its midfield, Pedro Larrea, after 45 minutes.

Universidad Católica was halted in its quest to catch up with the leaders, drawing with El Nacional 1-1 to remain on 7 points and the rival on 5.

The goals came towards the end of the game, Byron Angulo for Universidad Católica in the 92nd, and Ángel Quiñónez scored the equalizer for El Nacional, a minute before the end.

Universidad Católica had Argentina forward Federico Andrada sent off in the 78th and El Nacional missed a penalty in the 83rd when Walter Jonier Chalá hit the crossbar.

Emelec and last year’s champions, Aucas, drew 0-0 in a match full of controversy, with yellow cards raining down on Emelec players who complained about referee Franklin Congo’s lack of speed to resume play at every stoppage.

Both Emelec and Aucas remained with four points each. (D)

The fifth term of the second phase continues this Sunday with matches:

Sunday

Deportivo Cuenca vs. orense

University technician-Gualaceo

Cumbaya-Barcelona SC

Monday

League of Quito and Guayaquil City.