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Independiente Independiente del Valle retained their Ecuadorian Primera A lead despite being held on Sunday, while Barcelona were winners.

Universidad Católica Universidad Catolica capitalised on Ecuador Primera A leaders Olmedo's draw to close in on top spot, while Emelec won again.

LDU Loja A free-kick from Dixon Arroyo's ensured LDU Loja stayed top of the Ecuador Primera A after a 1-0 win over Deportivo Quito.

Emelec Defending champions Emelec were among the winners as Ecuador's Primera A got underway on Saturday.

Olmedo Recently promoted Olmedo have stormed to the top of the Ecuador Primera A with a 3-0 victory over El Nacional.

Deportivo Cuenca Emelec must wait to be named as winners of the first stage of the Ecuadorian Primera A after falling to a shock defeat at Deportivo Cuenca.

Independiente Independiente del Valle and Deportivo Cuenca were the only winners in the opening round of the second phase in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Barcelona Maximiliano Barreiro continued his fine goalscoring form to help Mushuc Runa stay in touch with Ecuadorian Primera A leaders Barcelona.

Barcelona Ismael Blanco netted a hat-trick as leaders Barcelona returned to winning ways, trouncing El Nacional 4-1 in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Emelec Emelec avoided embarrassment away at Manta in the Ecuadorian Primera A, coming from behind to down the cellar-dwellers.