Manta

Barcelona Independiente del Valle's chances of finishing top of the Ecuadorian Primera A took a hit as Barcelona closed in on Sunday.

Manta New Manta coach Armando Osma could not alter their fortunes, as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Ecuadorian Primera A leaders Mushuc Runa.

Emelec Arch rivals Barcelona and Emelec are in the box seat to win the Ecuadorian Primera A after Independiente del Valle lost again.

Barcelona Barcelona sealed the second phase title but Emelec were crowned overall champions in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Barcelona Barcelona and Independiente del Valle had narrow wins to consolidate the top two spots in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Barcelona Barcelona maintained their six-point lead atop the Ecuadorian Primera A with a 2-0 win over Olmedo on Saturday.

Emelec Ecuador Primera A leaders Emelec slumped to defeat as rivals Independiente del Valle closed the gap with victory over the weekend.

Emelec A Marcos Mondaini brace buoyed Emelec to a 3-1 win at Manta in Ecuador's Primera A, to preserve their buffer at the top.

Universidad Católica Independiente del Valle failed to capitalise on Emelec's slip up at LDU Quito in Ecuador's Primera A.

Emelec Primera A leaders Emelec extended the gap at the top of the table to five points after they recorded a 3-1 win over LDU Loja.