National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 15921 (Terracing: 10000, Seating: 5448, VIP seats: 473) Johnny Ibarra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christiano Ronaldo in the 3rd minute of play. A nice corner shot did that Kelemen Astonzas got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Johnny Ibarra quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Christiano Ronaldo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Johnny Ibarra. The Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Johnny Ibarra should have stopped the shot. 17 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Christiano Ronaldo came free, but Johnny Ibarra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angel Mena in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rene Higuita saved Colombia from getting behind. In the 20th minute Angel Mena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Higuita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sansone Poso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, Ecuador's Johnny Ibarra got control of the ball when Sansone Poso tried to sneak it across the goal line. Christiano Ronaldo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Johnny Ibarra made a huge save. Rene Higuita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lorenzo Acutain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rene Higuita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angel Mena in the 31st minute of the match. Rene Higuita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lorenzo Acutain in the 32nd minute of play. In the 32nd minute Lorenzo Acutain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Higuita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Johnny Ibarra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roy Keane in the 33rd minute of the match. The supporters of Colombia booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. España Gilavert didn't get a good kick on the ball. 38 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Christiano Ronaldo came free, but Johnny Ibarra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 42 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Christiano Ronaldo came free, but Johnny Ibarra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kelemen Astonzas kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when España Gilavert made the kick off in the second half. España Gilavert succeeded in the game's 56th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. Johnny Ibarra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christiano Ronaldo in the 61st minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lorenzo Acutain got free with Rene Higuita in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rene Higuita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angel Mena, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Rene Higuita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lorenzo Acutain in the 68th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling España Gilavert in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rene Higuita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rene Higuita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lorenzo Acutain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 80 minutes, Lorenzo Acutain managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lorenzo Acutain was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Colombia made a substitution. Barto Gayoso replaced Sansone Poso. Ecuador made a substitution. Alejandro Espina replaced Angel Mena. Rene Higuita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Washington Piedrahita in the 85th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barto Gayoso in the 90th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Johnny Ibarra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rene Higuita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Washington Piedrahita, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Johnny Ibarra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barto Gayoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Johnny Ibarra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barto Gayoso in the 94th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Washington Piedrahita got free with Rene Higuita in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.