Delfín SC secured a narrow victory against Guayaquil City in a tightly contested match held at the Jocay Stadium in Manta. The match was part of the opening round of the third week of the Liga Ecuabet 2026 season, where Delfín's forward, Franco Ayunda, scored the decisive penalty goal during stoppage time following a foul by Guayaquil's player Joshué Quiñónez. Despite the low number of scoring opportunities, both teams fought hard to establish dominance, leading to a somewhat fragmented game that hindered fluid play.

The victory propelled Delfín SC to the top of the provisional standings with seven points, marking a strong start to their season under the management of Argentine coach Juan Zubeldía. Conversely, Guayaquil City remains struggling, as they have yet to earn a win this season, placing them in fourteenth position with just one point from a possible nine. This outcome highlights the challenging beginning for Guayaquil City, which will need to quickly regroup and find ways to secure points in upcoming matches.

Looking ahead, Delfín SC is set to face Manta FC in their next outing, while Guayaquil City will be hosting the strong team Barcelona SC. The performances in these upcoming games will be crucial for both teams, as Delfín aims to maintain their top position, while Guayaquil desperately seeks their first victory of the season to improve their standing in the league.