Macara edged past Aucas 2-1 in the Championship Group stage of Liga Pro at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda on Friday evening. The visitors took both goals in the second half to complete a comeback, moving into third place with 51 points. Aucas remain fourth on 50 points after three winsless outings.
F. Posse opened the scoring on 45+2 minutes before A. I. Campana doubled the lead 13 minutes into the second half. Aucas had the majority of possession, but their chances went begging against a disciplined Macara defence. The home side could not find an equaliser despite creating opportunities.
Macara's J. Estacio was sent off on 87 minutes after receiving a second yellow card, leaving Aucas with numerical advantage. The momentum shifted immediately, and E. Preciado converted a penalty on 90+7 minutes to salvage a single point for the hosts. By then the result was already decided.
Aucas controlled 66 per cent of possession and launched 121 attacks, yet managed only three shots on target from 12 attempts. Macara were more clinical with four shots on target from seven attempts. Both sides created one big chance each.
The win moves Macara one point clear of Aucas in the table. The home side's unbeaten run has now ended, while the visitors extend their recent form into this fixture.
and here's the thing — we had backed Aucas to win with 40 per cent confidence. The match went another way entirely. Macara's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive when Aucas could not find the net.
