Sociedad Deportiva Aucas 1-2 Macará — Macará delivered a resilient away performance in LigaPro Serie A, defeating Aucas 2-1 at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The visitors scored in each half, absorbed long spells of Aucas pressure, and left Quito with three valuable points in the race for the league’s upper positions.

Aucas began the match with intent and controlled much of the early possession, but Macará’s compact defensive shape and quick counter-attacks proved decisive. The result adds another unpredictable chapter to the LigaPro Serie A season and gives Macará a significant confidence boost on the road.

Match Overview

The home side set the tempo from the opening whistle, pushing full-backs high and looking to create overloads on the flanks. Aucas moved the ball patiently through midfield and forced several early corners, but the final ball repeatedly ran just beyond the reach of their forwards.

Macará, by contrast, were content to defend in a disciplined 4-4-2 block and strike on the break. That approach paid off midway through the first half when a turnover in midfield released Facundo Pons, who drove into the box and finished low past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0 to the visitors.

Aucas responded well. Their pressure finally told before half-time when Jeison Medina found space inside the penalty area and converted from close range, sending the home supporters into the interval with renewed hope.

Key Moments

• 23’ — Macará goal: Facundo Pons punished Aucas on the counter, finishing calmly after a quick transition.
• 41’ — Aucas equaliser: Jeison Medina reacted quickest inside the box and levelled the score at 1-1.
• 58’ — Macará winner: Luis Arce arrived late in the box and headed home from a well-worked set piece, restoring Macará’s lead.
• 74’ — Aucas disallowed goal: Aucas thought they had equalised again, but the assistant’s flag ruled the move offside.
• 88’ — Late save: Macará’s goalkeeper produced a strong stop at the near post to preserve the three points.

Tactical Story

Aucas lined up with a possession-oriented approach, using their midfield to pin Macará back. The home side completed far more passes in the attacking half and created the bulk of the game’s chances, but they struggled to break down a deep and organised defensive block.

Macará’s game plan was clear: stay compact through the middle, force Aucas wide, and then attack the space left behind the advancing full-backs. Their first goal was a perfect example of that strategy, while their second came from a set piece — an area where Aucas have looked vulnerable at times this season.

In the final 20 minutes, Aucas pushed numbers forward and delivered a series of crosses into the box. Macará dropped deeper and cleared their lines under pressure, but they defended with discipline and managed the closing stages intelligently.

Standout Players

Facundo Pons was a constant threat for Macará, using his movement to stretch the Aucas back line and opening the scoring with a composed finish. Luis Arce grew into the match in midfield and scored the winning goal, combining energy with a timely arrival in the penalty area.

For Aucas, Jeison Medina was the brightest attacking force, scoring the equaliser and linking play well in the final third. Erick Castillo caused problems on the wing with his direct running, while Luis Cangá made several important interventions at the back, even though the defence was ultimately undone twice.

LigaPro Serie A Table Impact

The win strengthens Macará’s position in the LigaPro Serie A standings and keeps them in the conversation for a top-eight finish. For Aucas, it is a missed opportunity to apply pressure on the teams above them, especially given the amount of possession and territory they enjoyed.

In a league where away results often separate genuine contenders from mid-table sides, Macará’s ability to win in Quito could prove important later in the season. Aucas, meanwhile, will need to turn territorial dominance into more goals if they are to climb the table consistently.

What’s Next

Macará return home with momentum and will look to build on this result in their next LigaPro Serie A fixture. Aucas face a quick chance to respond, but they will need a sharper edge in the final third and better protection against counter-attacks. The head-to-head result leaves Macará with bragging rights — and Aucas with clear areas to fix.