Independiente grows, Católica holds up and Emelec is pushed

With the victory of Independiente 3 to 1 in Cuenca, Friday; and the goals tie between Católica and Deportivo Quito, yesterday in the Atahualpa, this noon Emelec is almost forced to win in Ambato on its visit to Macara, the team that is in last place and needs a victory in order to save the category.

The three teams that top the table with 30 points, but the Blues could break off with 33, if they win today.

The sixteenth date of the second stage began on Friday at the stadium Alejandro Serrano Aguilar with the triumph of the Independiente del Valle visit 3 to 1 over Deportivo Cuenca.

The day continued yesterday when Universidad Católica tied with Deportivo Quito, without goals at the Atahualpa, The other four games will be today: Emelec visit Macará at 13:30; Barcelona will receive Deportivo Quevedo at 16:45; While a 11:30 Liga de Quito will receive Liga deLoja, in the White House and the Nacional-Manta on the Atahualpa.