In a closely contested match at the Christian Benítez Betancourt Stadium, Guayaquil City and Aucas ended up in a 1-1 draw, marking the second round of the Liga Ecuabet. The match saw Guayaquil City, often referred to as the Citizens, take an early lead in the 20th minute, thanks to Édinson Mero's composed finish following a well-placed pass from Damián Kitu Díaz. This goal energized the local fans and gave Guayaquil City the momentum as they aimed to secure their first points of the season.

However, just before halftime, Aucas managed to level the match through a penalty kick converted by Bruno Miranda, who successfully took advantage of the opportunity awarded by the referee. This equalizer shifted the dynamics of the game, and both teams returned strong in the second half, determined to find a winning goal. Despite numerous attempts and a high level of intensity, neither team could capitalize on their chances, leading to a well-fought stalemate.

As a result of this match, Guayaquil City secured their first point of the current season, while Aucas added an important point as an away team. The draw reflects the competitive nature of the Liga Ecuabet, as both teams now prepare for their upcoming fixtures with hopes of climbing the standings in the league.