Mushuc Runa 0–2 Libertad FC | LigaPro Serie A
July 28, 2026 – Estadio COAC Mushuc Runa, Ambato

Libertad FC delivered a commanding away performance to defeat Mushuc Runa 2–0 at the Estadio COAC Mushuc Runa, climbing further up the LigaPro Serie A standings and handing the hosts their second consecutive home defeat of the season.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Libertad FC looked sharper and more organised, pressing high and forcing Mushuc Runa into hurried clearances. The visitors broke the deadlock midway through the first half when a well‑worked corner routine found defender Carlos Espinoza unmarked at the far post, and his header crashed into the net off the inside of the post. The goal gave Libertad a deserved lead after dominating possession in the opening 20 minutes.

Mushuc Runa struggled to create clear chances, with their main attacking threat, striker Jhon Cifuentes, isolated against a disciplined Libertad backline. The home side’s best opportunity came just before half‑time when a free‑kick from Luis Ayala struck the crossbar, but the rebound was cleared.

Second‑Half Decider

Libertad doubled their advantage in the 63rd minute through a swift counter‑attack. Midfielder Kevin Rodríguez picked out a pass to Anderson Naula, who cut inside from the left and fired a low shot past Mushuc Runa goalkeeper Willy Chila. The goal effectively ended the contest, as Mushuc Runa pushed forward but failed to break down a compact libertad defence that recorded their third clean sheet in four matches.

Key Stats & Performance

• Possession: Mushuc Runa 48% – 52% Libertad FC
• Shots on target: 2 vs 5
• Corners: 4 vs 7
• Yellow cards: 3 (Mushuc Runa) – 2 (Libertad)

Mushuc Runa were unable to replicate their usual high‑energy pressing game, partly due to the absence of suspended midfielder Marlon Perlaza. Libertad’s midfield trio of Rodríguez, Jhon Quiñónez and Jordy Alcívar controlled the tempo and rarely allowed the home side to settle.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts Libertad FC to fourth place in the LigaPro Serie A table with 18 points from nine matches, just two points behind the leaders. Mushuc Runa, meanwhile, drop to eighth place, having suffered their third loss of the campaign. The two teams will meet again later in the season at Libertad’s home ground in Loja.