| Metric | CSD Macara | LDU Quito |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
The game's decisive moment arrived after 20 minutes and six seconds, when Mateo Viera put CSD Macara in front. That strike gave the home side a 1-0 lead and it remained the halftime score, leaving LDU Quito with work to do after the interval.
The visitors responded immediately at the break. Jose Carabali replaced Cristian Alejandro Tobar Luna, Ivan Zambrano came on for Josue Cuero, and Gabriel Villamil took over from Fernando Cornejo, all at 45'00''. LDU Quito then made two more attacking changes, with Deyverson replacing Michael Estrada at 63'09'' and Janner Corozo coming on for Jesus Pretell at 75'31''.
Macara matched those moves as they protected the result. Jean Estacio and Agustin Campana were introduced for Martin Tello and Mateo Viera at 67'15'', Jairo Jimenez replaced Jose Klinger at 77'09'', and late changes saw Tono Espinoza and Jordan Mohor come on at 89'13''. The score held to full time, leaving Macara third on 38 points and LDU Quito sixth on 35.