Deportivo Ibarra Women 3-1 EL Nacional Women | Ecuadorian Women’s Football League | June 29, 2026

Deportivo Ibarra Women continued their strong run of form in the Ecuadorian Women’s Football League with a comfortable 3-1 victory over EL Nacional Women. The home side dominated large spells of the match and secured three points that move them closer to the top of the standings.

First‑half dominance

Ibarra took control early. In the 12th minute, forward Andrea Mera collected a pass on the edge of the box, turned her marker, and unleashed a powerful strike into the bottom corner. The lead was doubled before half‑time when midfielder Valeria Cedeño headed home from a corner, leaving EL Nacional goalkeeper Joselyn Arreaga with no chance.

EL Nacional struggled to create clear opportunities in the first period, with their only notable effort coming from a long‑range shot that sailed wide.

Second‑half response and sealing the win

EL Nacional came out more determined after the break and pulled one back in the 58th minute. A swift counter‑attack ended with striker María José Pincay finishing low past the Ibarra keeper. The goal gave the visitors hope, but Ibarra quickly regained control.

The decisive third goal arrived in the 73rd minute. Substitute Lizbeth Moreno picked up a loose ball in midfield, drove forward, and played a perfectly weighted pass to Mera, who completed her brace with a composed finish. EL Nacional could not mount a further response, and Ibarra saw out the match with ease.

Standings and next matches

The victory lifts Deportivo Ibarra Women to 4th place in the Ecuadorian Women’s Football League table with 22 points. EL Nacional Women remain in 8th, still searching for consistency. Ibarra will face second‑placed Barcelona Women next week, while EL Nacional host Universitario Women.