LDU Quito and Mushuc Runa played out a 0:0 draw in the Regular Season of the Liga Pro on 2 September at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. The result keeps both sides in mid-table territory, with LDU Quito remaining fifth on 27 points and Mushuc Runa eighth on 36.
The match was defined by discipline rather than attacking intent. LDU Quito came closest in the opening stages, pressing forward but failing to create clear-cut opportunities. Mushuc Runa sat deeper, absorbing pressure and looking to counter, but their efforts rarely troubled the home goalkeeper.
A key moment came in the 90th minute when J.W. Cuero Mercado was shown a second yellow card and sent off for LDU Quito. He had already received a booking in the 81st minute, and the dismissal left the hosts to finish with ten men. Cuero Mercado's earlier caution came after 79 minutes, when a foul drew attention from the referee.
Substitutions reflected the cautious approach on both sides. Mushuc Runa brought on G. Villamil and M. Perea for M. Weigandt and C. Angulo in the 46th and 85th minutes respectively. LDU Quito made changes to N. Bazan, S. Gonzalez Baquero, and R. Ibarra, but none altered the flow of the game.
Statistically, LDU Quito dominated possession at 60 per cent and completed 465 passes compared to Mushuc Runa's 290. The home side registered five shots off target and two on target inside the penalty area, but failed to find the back of the net. Mushuc Runa managed two shots on target overall and created no big chances, while LDU Quito also produced zero big chances of their own.
The result extends a run of draws for both teams. LDU Quito's last five matches included two stalemates, while Mushuc Runa have not won in three consecutive games, drawing twice and losing once in that span. The point keeps each side within striking distance of the teams above and below them in the table.
