Ecuadorian soccer teams begin their adventure in the South American Cup
Barcelona was reinforced with four foreign players, Emelec has three games in eight days and has several players expelled; Independiente is absolute newcomer in international tournaments and is betting on the youths of his team, while Liga de Loja clings to the talent of its coach, the historic Alex Aguinaga.
With these proposals, the four representatives of Ecuador in the South American Cup, starts from today its participation in the second international tournament in the region, after Copa Libertadores.
The matches of national teams are: Liga de Loja against Deportivo Lara of Venezuela, in Loja, today from 13:30; Emelec faces Sport Huancayo in Lima, tomorrow at 14:00, Barcelona will face Mineros de Venezuela in the Cachamay Stadium of Puerto Ordaz on Thursday, and also on Thursday, Independiente will play against Deportivo Anzoategui, in Quito, at 14:00.
Liga de Loja defeated Deportivo Lara of Venezuela with a final score of 2-0.