Deportivo Quito left points in Ibarra and continues fighting for classification in the Ascenso

Deportivo Quito secured a crucial point on the road, drawing 0-0 against Santa Fe de Imbabura in Ibarra during the fourth matchday of the Ascenso Nacional's Group 2. This result maintains the 'AKD' (Asociación de Kick-Boxing de Deportes) within striking distance of the top positions in their zone.

The tie brings Deportivo Quito's total to seven points, placing them third in the group standings. They trail leaders Inter de Quito, who have 12 points, and Santa Fe, who holds 10 points. The new format of the Ascenso Nacional dictates that only the top two teams from each group will advance to the subsequent stage, intensifying the competition for qualification.

Deportivo Quito's campaign began with a narrow 0-1 defeat against Inter de Quito. However, they quickly recovered with a decisive 3-0 victory over Pelileo and a commanding 5-0 win against Firesystem FC before their recent stalemate. The club, a two-time champion of Pichincha's Segunda Categoría, is determined to secure promotion back to Serie B, a league they haven't competed in since their relegation in September 2016 due to unpaid debts.