The score unfolded in two clear phases. Vinotinto did the early damage and carried a 1-0 advantage into the interval, putting the hosts in command of the contest. El Nacional responded in the second half and pulled the game level at 1-1, but Vinotinto produced the final breakthrough and restored their lead to settle the match in Cayambe.
For Vinotinto FC Ecuador, the result backed up their previous Serie B meeting with El Nacional, which also ended in a 2-1 win. The home side sit fifth in the standings on 29 points from 20 matches, with 25 goals scored and 17 conceded. El Nacional remain 12th on eight points after 20 games, having scored 14 and conceded 30.
The stats underline a straightforward summary. Vinotinto made their first-half edge count and turned it into another three points, while El Nacional's comeback only briefly changed the direction of the game. The highlights are simple but decisive: a lead before the break, a response after it, and a winning finish from the home side.
Our pre-match analysis called this one correctly. These picks were backed before kick-off and landed after the final result.
1X2: Home @1.33
Pre-match pick: Vinotinto look steadier at home and are the clear pick to win.