The 2012 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol de la Serie A (known as the 2012 Copa Credife Serie A for sponsorship reasons) was the 54th season of the

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's premier

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league. The season began on February 3 and ended in December 2012.

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was the defending champion. They were succeeded by

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, who won their record-breaking 14th title.

Format

On the night of December 6, 2011, the

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determined that the format for 2012 will the same as the previous season.

Teams

Twelve teams competed in the 2012 Serie A season, ten of whom remained from the previous season.

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and Imbabura were relegated last season after accumulating the fewest points in the 2011 season aggregate table. They will be replaced by Técnico Universitario and

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, the 2011

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winner and runner-up, respectively. Both teams from Ambato are making returns to the Serie A. Macará is returning after one season while Técnico Universitario is returning after two.

Managerial changes

First stage

The first stage () began on February 3 and ended on July 8.

Standings

Results

Second stage

The second stage () began on July 13 and ended on December 2.

Standings

Results

Aggregate table

Third stage

The Third Stage () began on December 9 and ended on December 16. It consisted of two playoffs.

Fourth-place playoffs

Independiente José Terán and

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played in the fourth-place playoff. By having the greater number of points in the aggregate table, Independiente José Terán will play the second leg at home. Having won both matches, Independiente José Terán earned the ''Ecuador 3'' berth in the

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; LDU Loja earned the ''Ecuador 4'' berth. ----

Second-place playoffs

Emelec and

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played the second-place playoff. By having the greater number of points in the aggregate table, Emelec will play the second leg at home. Having won both matches, Emelec won the ''Ecuador 2'' berth for the

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and the

. LDU Quito earned the ''Ecuador 3'' berth for the

. ----

Finals

Since

won both the

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, the finals were not played, and Barcelona were crowned champions. They earned the ''Ecuador 1'' berth in the

and the ''Ecuador 1'' berth in the

Top goalscorers

Updated as of games played on December 16, 2012.
Source:

Hat tricks

*⁴ Player scored 4 goals.

References

External links

Official website

Football-Lineups
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