League

Estadio Japucucho
Spectators: 6710 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1710, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jose Ramon Alzaga took the kick off in the first half of the match. Juan Estevan Cumplido took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacobo Ríos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 5 minutes into the game, Guatin FC's Jose Ramon Alzaga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Norberto Cotapos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. If César Fabri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Japucucho fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 13th minute. Penalty! Geraldo Aránguiz shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. In the 16th minute, Jaime Cabrito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Japucucho getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Rigoberto Orellana hit a great ball. 23 minutes into the match, Japucucho's goal looked a bit too open when Jose Ramon Alzaga came free, but Norberto Cotapos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norberto Cotapos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jose Ramon Alzaga in the 26th minute of the match. After having played for 37 minutes, Jose Ramon Alzaga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guatin FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jose Ramon Alzaga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The goalkeeper, Juan Estevan Cumplido, was totally fooled by Japucucho's Baudelio Grillo, who 40 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. In the 45th minute, Juan Carlos Gilberto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jacobo Ríos made a kick off. 51 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Japucucho's Jacobo Ríos fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jacobo Ríos in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Estevan Cumplido saved Guatin FC from getting behind. If Plácido Moncada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Japucucho's Plácido Moncada in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guatin FC's goalie prevented a goal. If Jacobo Ríos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fernán Wilshaw kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Plácido Moncada received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Juan Estevan Cumplido tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 72 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Japucucho! Geraldo Aránguiz shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Norberto Cotapos made an important save on a dangerous shot by César Fabri in the 79th minute. Plácido Moncada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Plácido Moncada during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Plácido Moncada kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. With a little luck, Japucucho's Norberto Cotapos got control of the ball when César Fabri tried to sneak it across the goal line. Plácido Moncada's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Juan Estevan Cumplido read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. After having played for 91 minutes, Jacobo Ríos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Japucucho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jacobo Ríos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Jacobo Ríos's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Juan Estevan Cumplido was relentless in the 97th minute of the game. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.