Deportivo Quito

Botafogo Wallyson has scored a hat-trick to send Botafogo into the Copa Libertadores group stages after they defeated Deportivo Quito 4-1 on aggregate.

Emelec Undefeated Emelec capitalised on their nearest rivals dropping points to move top of the Ecuador Primera A.

Nacional Nacional are in danger of missing the Copa Libertadores' group stage for the first time since 1996 as they prepare to host Oriente Petrolero.

Barcelona Barcelona extended their lead atop the Ecuadorian Primera A table with a 2-0 victory at Deportivo Cuenca on Sunday.

Emelec Emelec closed in on the Ecuador Primera A title after Independiente del Valle failed to capitalise on their slip-up.

Emelec Emelec maintained their six-point lead atop the Ecuador Primera A as the top three all claimed wins on matchday 17.

Independiente Independiente del Valle have kept their title hopes alive in Ecuador's Primera A with a 2-2 draw against leaders Emelec.

Emelec Emelec won 2-1 away to Barcelona on Saturday to keep the pressure on leaders LDU Loja in the Ecuador Primera A.

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

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.