League

La Arboleda
Spectators: 7225 (Terracing: 5420, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 143) Escalante's Justo Quintan started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Isidoro Dunixi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Escalante's Braulio Calvino got a free kick in the 5th minute. In the 6th minute of the match Faustino Beila shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vinicio Furtado showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Albino Eleder fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Forestal Pico AFC's protests and gave Albino Eleder a yellow card for diving instead. Albino Eleder kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the match, Escalante's goal looked a bit too open when Edgard Orlo came free, but Vinicio Furtado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Isidoro Dunixi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Antonio Argoitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Escalante's Vinicio Furtado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgard Orlo in the 23rd minute of play. Faustino Beila kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Antonio Argoitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Dunixi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Escalante's Justo Quintan suffered a sprained foot after 38 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In a very dangerous position, a player in Forestal Pico AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 38th minute. Penalty! Antonio Argoitz had in the 41stth minute some difficulties stopping Isidoro Dunixi's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 45th match minute, Forestal Pico AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Faustino Beila to maneuver through the defense.

52 minutes into the match, Ivan Gaur dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Antonio Argoitz, 0-2. Ivan Gaur struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Antonio Argoitz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Escalante. Tadeo Geofredo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ivan Gaur's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Antonio Argoitz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. After some careless play in the Escalante defense, Edgard Orlo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vinicio Furtado. The Escalante fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vinicio Furtado should have stopped the shot. In the 75th match minute, Escalante was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Joseph to maneuver through the defense. Albino Eleder fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vinicio Furtado having to interfere. Ivan Gaur in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Antonio Argoitz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 84 played minutes Escalante got a freekick which was hit by Aureliano Tano. After 93 played minutes Escalante got a freekick which was hit by Damaso Aguilera. Escalante's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.