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The achievement was only one; win or win. The Mushuc Runa players achieved it and for that they received a financial prize.
On the last date of the first stage of the Pro League, the “Ponchito” team received the Barcelona of Guayaquil.
The bullfighting team had a chance of winning the stage, but to do so they had to win on their visit to Mushuc Runa and hope that Valley Independent would have lost or drawn at home, against Orense.
Luis Chango, president of Mushuc Runa and prior to the match with Barcelona he offered a prize to his players to beat Barcelona.
This match was played on the afternoon and evening of Sunday, June 2, 2024 and the final result was 1-0 in favor of those from the “ponchito”.
Now it was known that Luis Chango lHe gave 15 thousand dollars to the players to distribute among themselves.
“For 2024 we established the awards from the beginning to the end and according to the position; until the eighth position have the right to the prize (the players). From ninth to tenth place there is a penalty, ranging from 5% to 10% of their salaries,” explained Chango.
Mushuc Runa players played like never before
Regarding the victory against Barcelona SC He seemed happy, especially because of the dedication of his players.
In addition, he stated that the leadership wanted to win that match and thus avoid speculation from other teams at the end of the stage.
“It was already heard that Mushuc Runa was going to give the game to Barcelona. “There was no way that was going to happen.” she pointed out.
Mushuc Runa finished the stage just eighth, with 18 points and less than a goal difference.
Of the 15 games played, the ‘ponchito’ team won five, tied three and lost seven and was 17 units behind the leader, Valley Independent.
Barcelona, on the other hand, finished second with 31 points, trailing Independiente, who won the first stage. With this, he became a finalist of the tournament and qualified for the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
At the start of the second stage, which is estimated to begin at the end of July Barcelona will visit Imbabura and Mushuc Runa will do the same with Libertad de Loja.