EL Nacional Women 0-3 CD Espuce Women | Ecuadorian Women's Football League
July 4, 2026 – Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito

CD Espuce Women delivered a commanding performance on the road, sweeping aside EL Nacional Women with a convincing 3-0 victory in the Ecuadorian Women's Football League. The match, played at the historic Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, saw the visitors dominate from start to finish, leaving the home side with no answers.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, CD Espuce imposed their rhythm, pressing high and denying EL Nacional any time on the ball. The home team struggled to build coherent attacks, often losing possession in midfield. Espuce's tactical discipline and sharp counter-attacking proved too much for a disjointed EL Nacional backline.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Espuce opened the scoring through a well-worked set piece. A corner from the left was met by an unmarked header at the near post, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
• 38th minute: A swift counter-attack doubled the lead. The right winger sprinted past two defenders and squared the ball for an easy tap-in from close range.
• 67th minute: The third goal arrived after a defensive error. EL Nacional's centre-back misjudged a long ball, allowing the Espuce striker to slot home one-on-one.

EL Nacional's best chance came in the 55th minute when a long-range effort rattled the crossbar, but they could not find the breakthrough. Espuce goalkeeper remained largely untested throughout the match.

Standout Players

CD Espuce's midfield general María López controlled the tempo, completing over 90% of her passes and winning key duels. Upfront, Ana Castillo was a constant menace, scoring one goal and assisting another. For EL Nacional, defender Camila Torres made several last-ditch tackles but could not prevent the heavy defeat.

Season Impact

The victory lifts CD Espuce Women into the top half of the Ecuadorian Women's Football League standings, strengthening their push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, EL Nacional Women remain in the lower half, needing a major turnaround in form to climb away from the relegation zone. With this 3-0 result, Espuce have now won three of their last four matches, while Nacional have suffered back-to-back defeats.

The comprehensive win underscores CD Espuce's growing confidence and tactical cohesion, while EL Nacional will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture.