Deportivo Quito Thrashes Pelileo SC 3-0 in National Promotion Tournament | El Comercio (EC)

Deportivo Quito achieved a crucial 3-0 away win against Pelileo SC on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in a match for the National Promotion Tournament. The victory, secured with goals from César Batalla and a brace from Alejandro Pantoja, helps Deportivo Quito rebound after an opening-day defeat.

Batalla opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a surprising free-kick that bypassed Pelileo SC's defense. The lead was extended in the 74th minute when Pantoja, capitalizing on a rebound from a powerful shot by Joel Ordóñez, headed the ball into the net. Pantoja sealed the victory in the 87th minute with a precise right-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area, finding the corner of the goal.

Veteran midfielder Pantoja, 34, who has played for several Ecuadorian clubs, also contributed the assist for the first goal. This win places Deportivo Quito, along with Pelileo SC, in a tie with three points in Group B, trailing leaders Santa Fe SC and Inter de Quito, who both have six points. Firesystem FC and Dunamis 04 FC are at the bottom of the group without any points.

Deportivo Quito, also known as 'AKD,' will now focus on their next match at home against Firesystem FC of Cotopaxi at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa on Wednesday, August 19. The team aims to continue its climb in the standings following this significant away victory.