Dragonas IDV reach Superliga Femenina finals, secure Copa Libertadores spot

Dragonas IDV has clinched a place in the Superliga Femenina finals, marking their qualification for the Copa Libertadores tournament in Ecuador. The team secured their victory on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after a hard-fought semifinal second leg against Universidad Católica at the Chillo Jijón stadium.

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Dragonas IDV suffered to become finalists.

The decisive match saw Dragonas IDV triumph 3-1, overcoming a challenging 1-1 draw from the first leg. Colombian forward Karen Páez was the standout player of the day, contributing significantly with two goals and an assist. She opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a skillful finish and later converted a penalty in the 86th minute, following a VAR review.

Mary Guerra sealed the win for Dragonas IDV in the 87th minute, tapping in a pass from Páez near the goal line. Universidad Católica had briefly equalized in the 55th minute through a penalty converted by Milagro Barahona, sparking hope for a comeback. Guerra, an 18-year-old emerging talent in Ecuadorian football and a national team player, is considered a strong prospect for the upcoming U-20 World Cup.

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The figure of the day was the Colombian Karen Páez, author of a brace and an assist.

Dragonas IDV now awaits their final opponent, which will be the winner of the semifinal clash between Guerreras Albas and Barcelona SC. Their first-leg match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the second leg scheduled for Sunday, August 16.

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The visitors were excited about pulling off a tournament surprise when Milagro Barahona scored the temporary 1-1 with a precise penalty kick in the 55th minute.