In a match marred by inaccuracies and poor offensive play, Catholic University managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Cuenca at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa during the fifth round of the Liga Ecuabet 2026. Both teams displayed a low level of attacking play, leading to very few opportunities on goal, and those that did arise were not effectively capitalized upon.

The only goal of the match came in the 64th minute when Eddy Mejía took advantage of a defensive error from Deportivo Cuenca, scoring his first goal for Catholic University. This single moment broke the deadlock in a game that had been fairly even but lacking in quality. Although the match saw a goal, it was evident that both teams struggled to create meaningful chances and maintain offensive momentum throughout the game.

Following the goal, Catholic University attempted to increase their attacking presence, striving for greater control of the match, but did not alter the overall dynamic significantly. Deportivo Cuenca, on the other hand, failed to mount a substantial response in attack, highlighting the challenges they faced in generating effective offensive plays. Overall, while Catholic University emerged victorious, the match was more reflective of both teams' inaccuracies than any notable skills or strategies.