Macará secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aucas at the Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in a Liga Pro encounter marked by late drama. The visitors took the lead just before halftime when F. Posse, who had received a yellow card minutes earlier, opened the scoring in the 45th minute, assisted by A. I. Campana. Posse then turned provider in the 55th minute, setting up Campana for Macará's second goal. Despite Aucas pushing for a response, Macará's defensive efforts were tested, culminating in J. Estacio's dismissal in the 87th minute after receiving two yellow cards. Aucas capitalized on the numerical advantage, with E. Preciado pulling one back in the 90th minute, but it proved to be a consolation as Macará held on for the win.