Liberad Asunción and EM Unani played out a goalless draw in the Nacional B regular season on 5 September 2026. The match ended without either side finding the back of the net, with the visitors taking their first point of the campaign. By then, EM Unani had already established themselves at the top of the table with one game played.
The home side arrived with a difficult recent record, having lost their previous two encounters against Deportivo FATIK and Atlético Sucre. They had not won since their 2-1 victory over Tres de Febrero back in September 2025. To be fair, the away team had shown more resilience, drawing 2-2 with Deportivo FATIK in their most recent outing.
Neither side managed to create clear-cut chances throughout the fixture. The match unfolded with both teams sitting deep and soaking it up, neither willing to take unnecessary risks in the opening round of this competition. And here's the thing about these early-season games — teams often play cautiously, knowing the season is still long.
The result leaves EM Unani at the summit of the standings after their first match, while Liberad Asunción remains winless in their competitive record. The visitors carried their defensive solidity from their previous game, where they had held Deportivo FATIK to a draw.
For now, the table tells a simple story: one point separates the leaders from those yet to find their rhythm. Cup football has its own rules, and this competition will likely demand more from both sides as the campaign progresses.