LDU Loja

Emelec Emelec dropped points for the second consecutive game as their lead atop of the Ecuador Primera A was reduced to one point over the weekend.

Emelec Emelec's dominance of the Ecuador Primera A continued on Sunday, while Deportivo Cuenca finally won.

Emelec Champions Emelec remain in control in Ecuador's Primera A after beating LDU Loja 2-1, while Barcelona continued their revival.

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

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.

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

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.

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.