Orense will host Macará on Thursday, March 5, in a decisive match to qualify for the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana. The match is set to take place at 21:00 in the 9 de Mayo stadium, located in Machala. Orense comes into this game after a lackluster start to the season in the Ecuadorian league, having lost their opening match at home against Liga de Quito 1-2 and drawing 1-1 against Técnico Universitario in their second match. Fans are hoping for an improvement as they prepare for this knockout confrontation.

Coach Raúl Antuña's squad from El Oro province has some notable players who could impact the game. These include the goalkeeper Rolando Silva, right-back Pedro Pablo Velasco, midfielders Renny Jaramillo and Nixon Molina, and forward Agustín Herrera from Argentina. This match marks Orense's second entry into the local phase of the Sudamericana after being eliminated by Muschuc Runa last year.

On the other side, Macará poses a significant threat with key players likely to make their mark in this encounter. Both teams are seeking a chance to advance in a tournament that holds considerable prestige in South American football, and the outcome could set the tone for the rest of their seasons. The stakes are high, with local pride and aspirations for continental success hanging in the balance.