Emelec 2-1 Técnico Universitario
Emelec beat Técnico Universitario 2-1 in the Liga Pro Regular Season at Estadio Banco del Pacífico Capwell on 16 August 2026. The hosts took a commanding lead before the break and held on after Anaya pulled one back for the visitors.
Luca Klimowicz was the difference between the sides, opening the scoring in the 32nd minute and doubling the advantage just before half-time. He worked a short corner to set up his first, then finished a move to extend the lead in the 44th. Anaya responded for Técnico in the 62nd minute, though the academy graduate's goal couldn't shift the momentum.
Emelec changed shape at the break, and Klimowicz was replaced in the 65th minute alongside Luis Gomez. The home side then made a series of changes — Luis Fragozo, Gonzalo Nápoli, Bagner Delgado and Stiwar Mena all came on in quick succession. The academy graduate marked his first start with a goal, and the game settled after those adjustments.
Emelec had 49 per cent possession and 293 successful passes against 288 for Técnico. They created two big chances to one, and their seven shots on target went in for two, while the visitors managed four on target from six attempts. Shots accuracy sat at 41 per cent for the hosts and 36 per cent for the away side.
By then, Emelec sat 12th with 28 games and 33 points, while Técnico remained 14th after 29 matches and 29 points. The result didn't move either side dramatically, but it ended a run of poor form for the hosts after their last five games had yielded just one win.