Universitario managed to defeat the favorite Liga de Quito with a score of 2-1, displaying an extraordinary show of resilience and good football, with two excellent goals from José Rivera. The only goal for the visiting team was scored by Leonel Quiñones.

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The first half of the match was largely dominated by the Ecuadorians, who confirmed their dominance with an excellent goal from Quiñones, striking the ball from outside the box to beat the opposing goalkeeper in the 29th minute. However, the second half of the match took a completely different turn as the visitors appeared unrecognizable. Universitario seized this opportunity, and a jubilant José Rivera scored a brace that secured a 2-1 victory for the home team, netting in the 50th and 70th minutes.