Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero, the architect of the South American Cup win with Liga de Quito, scored his first goal of the Ecuadorian tournament in a 2-0 win over Independiente del Valle in the 12th match of the second phase of the Pro League on Saturday.

Called out Predator He scored his team’s second goal from a penalty kick, with Argentina’s Mauricio Martínez scoring the first.

Although Guerrero had to wait until his twelfth game in the national tournament to score his first goal, his performances were valuable as Liga de Quito won seven games, tied three and lost one.

For South America, Predator He scored three decisive goals, also in penalty shootouts in the round of 16 and the quarter-finals, but missed a penalty in the final against Fortaleza, although his team eventually won and added another South American Cup to their collection.

At the end of the game against Sangolquí, the forward was consulted about continuing in the club for 2024, however, he preferred not to go into the details of his situation.

Does he stay in the league? He was asked, and he replied: “I can’t talk about my future now, I’m very focused on the last part of the championship.”

And added: “I have a contract until December and right now I’m focused on the championship,” Guerrero concluded. (D)