Official Cup

Nelson Road
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Remicio Price took the kick off in the first half of the match. Long Yuan De made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Tolhauzsen in the 5th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zarando Eguizabal in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sandro Cavareda saved AFC Richmond from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xaven Galiana in the 10th minute of play forced AFC Richmond's goalkeeper Sandro Cavareda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marques Martin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sandro Cavareda having to interfere. Long Yuan De made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remicio Price in the 13th minute of play. Sandro Cavareda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marques Martin in the 19th minute of the match. After 20th play minutes Zarando Eguizabal shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Sandro Cavareda and just under the crossbar into goal. After 22 minutes, Zarando Eguizabal made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. AFC Richmond's Sandro Cavareda tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Sandro Cavareda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marques Martin in the 25th minute of the match. In the 27th minute Zarando Eguizabal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sandro Cavareda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Astillero del Guayas's Zarando Eguizabal in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Richmond's goalie prevented a goal. Marques Martin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 38th minute, Fernando Tolhauzsen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sandro Cavareda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zarando Eguizabal in the 41st minute of play. Zarando Eguizabal blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sandro Cavareda having to make a save. After the first half Astillero del Guayas were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Rafael Maria Cousiño kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Long Yuan De didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Remicio Price went, in the 56th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Long Yuan De showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xavi Diaz de León, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After a rather tough play, AFC Richmond's Ulises Abusleme got a free kick in the 60th minute. AFC Richmond made a substitution. Felipe Hernández replaced Xavi Diaz de León. Long Yuan De took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Marraccini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 71 minutes, Felipe Hernández managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC Richmond's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felipe Hernández was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Remicio Price hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Gustavo Martiarena's late challenge caught a Astillero del Guayas's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gustavo Martiarena helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, AFC Richmond's Gustavo Martiarena got a free kick in the 81st minute. After a rather tough play, AFC Richmond's Gustavo Martiarena got a free kick in the 85th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aníbal Marraccini in the 91st minute of play forced Astillero del Guayas's goalkeeper Long Yuan De to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 91 minutes into the game, Cevallos Provencio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Astillero del Guayas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC Richmond the free kick. After a rather tough play, Astillero del Guayas's Cevallos Provencio got a free kick in the 91st minute. The supporters of Astillero del Guayas booed when AFC Richmond was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Martiarena didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Astillero del Guayas players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.