Argentine Griffa Scores Winner for Leones; Uruguayan Posse Seals Macará Victory in Ecuador's Liga Pro

Argentine midfielder Emiliano Griffa netted the decisive goal, leading Leones del Norte to a 1-0 triumph over Universidad Católica in a key match of Ecuador's Liga Pro. Griffa's strike, a powerful shot from the right flank, secured three crucial points for his team, elevating them to eighth place in the standings with 23 points in their debut season in the top flight.

Universidad Católica, despite a competitive effort, suffered their second consecutive defeat, remaining in sixth place with 26 points. The match highlighted Leones del Norte's offensive pressure and strategic approach, which allowed them to dominate large portions of the game against the more experienced Católica side.

In another fixture, Uruguayan forward Franco Posse sealed a 2-0 victory for Macará against city rivals Técnico Universitario. Argentine midfielder Matías Miranda had opened the scoring for Macará, who now also sit on 26 points, placing them seventh in the league table. Técnico Universitario, meanwhile, remains in ninth place with 23 points, and also lost defender Julián Anaya to a red card in the 80th minute.

The eighteenth round of the Liga Pro continues with several other matches, including fixtures between Manta and Orense, Mushuc Runa and Independiente del Valle, and Delfín against Guayaquil City, promising further shifts in the league's competitive landscape.