Universidad Católica Thrashes Técnico Universitario 4-0, Claims Second Place

Universidad Católica achieved one of the most emphatic victories of the year in Ecuador's Liga Pro, defeating Técnico Universitario 4-0. This commanding performance in the 22nd round of the league not only secured three points but also elevated the 'Camaratta' team to second place in the overall standings.

The match saw Universidad Católica assert dominance from the outset. José Fajardo opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a penalty conversion. The lead was extended just minutes later in the 12th minute when Rafael Chila scored an own goal while attempting to block a cross. Fajardo then added his second goal in the 34th minute, effectively sealing the rout for 'Chatoleí'.

In the second half, Fajardo completed his hat-trick, scoring again to solidify the 4-0 victory and marking him as the match's top scorer. This win places Universidad Católica among the season's most decisive victories. They now share the second-highest goal difference in the league with other similar results, including a previous 4-0 win they achieved against Macará on April 23, 2026.

The league's most significant win so far this season belongs to Independiente del Valle, who defeated Emelec 6-1 on July 19, 2026. Despite this, Universidad Católica's impressive performance against Técnico Universitario underscores their strong position in the league.