Rodrigo Formento denies allegations after Delfín comeback

Three goals turned a comfortable lead into a painful defeat at the Jocay. However, Rodrigo Formento insists his mistakes against Delfín reflected a poor performance, rejecting allegations of wrongdoing.

Mushuc Runa lost 3-2 in Manta on Friday, October 9, after leading by two goals. Meanwhile, Delfín’s recovery tightened the LigaPro survival battle and added weight to its upcoming derby against Manta FC.

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Mushuc Runa lose control of a two-goal lead

Renso Tufiño and Ronny Biojó put the visitors ahead during the opening half. For a team trying to secure its top flight status, that advantage offered a strong platform. However, Delfín wiped out the deficit before halftime through Jefferson Arce and Erick Zúñiga.

Tufigol 😅⚽️ Pisó el área como el jugador no programado y remató en toda la escuadra inferior. Renso Tufiño pone el 1-0 para el Ponchito. #LigaEcuabet conectada x #Xtrim 🤳🏻 https://t.co/j9rgXmFN5N
— Zapping Ecuador (@zapping_ecu) October 9, 2026

Maikel Reyes then completed the turnaround in the 87th minute. The hosts collected three points from a match that had threatened to deepen their relegation trouble. Meanwhile, Mushuc Runa left with nothing despite its promising start.

Biojó modo goleador 🫡 Tiro de esquina para Mushuc Runa y el central, Ronny Biojó, apareció para mandarla a guardar. 0-2 para el Ponchito. #LigaEcuabet conectada x #Xtrim 🤳🏻 https://t.co/DMSFn3YHYL
— Zapping Ecuador (@zapping_ecu) October 9, 2026

Rodrigo Formento addressed the reaction during an interview with ABC Deportivo Radio, reported on October 12. He accepted responsibility for his performance and rejected the accusations circulating online.

Moreover, he offered to cooperate with any investigation and make his phone available if authorities required it. His response challenged anyone making allegations to present evidence.

Arce gives Delfín a foothold before halftime

Jefferson Arce reduced the deficit in the 41st minute after the goalkeeper advanced towards Danny Luna. That decision left Mushuc Runa exposed, and the home side punished it.

Cabezazo de esperanza 👀 Gran jugada de Luna, que se la centra a Arce y este mete un testazo para recortar las distancias en el Jocay. #LigaEcuabet conectada x #Xtrim 🤳🏻 https://t.co/7EdWGD1j3p
— Zapping Ecuador (@zapping_ecu) October 9, 2026

However, Delfín still needed another goal to remove the advantage completely. Arce’s finish changed the immediate task for both teams. The hosts could push for an equaliser before the interval, while Mushuc Runa needed to settle.

Zúñiga turns another cross into the equaliser

Four minutes later, Erick Zúñiga brought the teams level after another delivery into the area. Formento attempted to intercept the cross but failed to clear the danger. Consequently, Mushuc Runa reached halftime at 2-2 instead of protecting its earlier cushion.

A volar y a clavarla ✅ De nuevo el Cholo Luna mete un centro perfecto y Erick Zúñiga mete un salto perfecto para anticipar a Formento y empatar la historia. #LigaEcuabet conectada x #Xtrim 🤳🏻 https://t.co/WKavolKMY0
— Zapping Ecuador (@zapping_ecu) October 9, 2026

The goalkeeper also criticised the playing surface at Jocay Stadium during his interview. However, his comments about the pitch do not establish why individual decisions went wrong.

Rodrigo Formento offers cooperation after the defeat

In the reported radio interview, the Uruguayan described the performance as an unusually bad game. Moreover, he stressed that players can make mistakes without committing an irregularity.

He said the accusations had called his professionalism into question. Formento also maintained his willingness to answer any formal scrutiny.

🫵🏻🚨 SE DEFIENDE 🫵🏻🚨 Formento, arquero de #MushucRuna 🟢 “Invito a la gente que está diciendo esas cosas que si tienen pruebas, que me lleven a la justicia, pongo mi teléfono a disposición los días que quieran y lo estudien”. Vía @CarlosAndresMN https://t.co/uOX64IQ9BC
— KCH RADIO 90.9FM (@kchradio) October 12, 2026

El Diario and Fútbol Ecuador reported his denial and offer to provide his phone. Neither report presented an official finding confirming match manipulation. Therefore, the sporting breakdown and the allegations require separate treatment. The goals explain the result they do not establish misconduct.

Reyes rewards the hosts’ continued pressure

Delfín kept attacking after halftime, while Mushuc Runa struggled to regain control. Primicias reported that VAR ruled out two further home goals before the winner arrived.

However, the hosts continued searching for the breakthrough rather than accepting a point. Reyes eventually scored with a shot that beat the goalkeeper.

Ahora sí celébralo cetáceo 👏🏻👏🏻 Después de dos goles anulados, @DelfinSC festeja la remontada en el Jocay tras el gol de Maykel Reyes 🔥 #LigaEcuabet conectada x #Xtrim 🤳🏻 https://t.co/3b7fYEXrUq
— Zapping Ecuador (@zapping_ecu) October 9, 2026

That persistence explains the winning side’s recovery beyond the earlier errors. Moreover, Delfín maintained an attacking threat long enough to turn a rescued draw into victory.

The derby brings another test at the Jocay

Friday’s result left Delfín fifth in the relegation group with 32 points, one short of the safety positions. Meanwhile, Mushuc Runa remained first in that group with 39.

Next comes Delfín’s home derby against Manta on Sunday, October 18. Both local clubs need points in their fight to stay up. Mushuc Runa will host Orense on Monday, October 19. Consequently, its next task is to protect advantages better and recover from the collapse.

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