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Atanasio Girardot
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Isusko Caballeiro started the match with the kick off. Ritchie Isasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isusko Caballeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xanti Esterina during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Piarres Buscando was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 17 minutes into the match. 17 minutes into the game, one of Atletico Nacional:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Ritchie Isasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Argenis Darroja, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 27 minutes into the game, Macapay FC's Telesforo Iribarren nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ritchie Isasi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 30th minute, Baumer Castilla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ritchie Isasi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Telesforo Iribarren in the 33rd minute of play. In the 37th minute Telesforo Iribarren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ritchie Isasi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xanti Esterina kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Ritchie Isasi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isusko Caballeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Sergio Corces hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Telesforo Iribarren kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After 48 minutes of play, Macapay FC's Telesforo Iribarren made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ritchie Isasi was left in no man's land by his defense there!

54 minutes into the match, Atletico Nacional's goalkeeper Ritchie Isasi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergio Corces. Ritchie Isasi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isusko Caballeiro in the 61st minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Telesforo Iribarren got free with Ritchie Isasi in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ritchie Isasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergio Corces, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 72nd minute, Macapay FC's Isusko Caballeiro ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ritchie Isasi. Ritchie Isasi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. After a rather tough play, Atletico Nacional's Erramu Zaldua got a free kick in the 77th minute. With an all-out effort, Macapay FC's Ritchie Isasi threw himself towards the right post 83 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Argenis Darroja, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 85 minutes into the game, Lobo Opacio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atletico Nacional's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Macapay FC the free kick. In the 85th match minute, Atletico Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lobo Opacio to maneuver through the defense. Telesforo Iribarren's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ritchie Isasi firmly grabbed it by the left post. Lonzo Carulla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ritchie Isasi made a fantastic save in the 98th minute, when Sergio Corces sent off a good shot on target. The Atletico Nacional fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Macapay FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.