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Manuel Murillo Toro
Spectators: 7579 (Terracing: 5685, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eriberto Sainz kicked off to start the match. Macerio Conde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaron Balensuela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 10 played minutes Guaranda got a freekick which was hit by Rolado Amador. Guaranda's Cidro Mendosa got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The attack was good, but when Aaron Balensuela in the 19th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. If Aaron Balensuela had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aaron Balensuela blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Macerio Conde having to make a save. Aaron Balensuela struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Macerio Conde didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pijaos FC. Aaron Balensuela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pijaos FC's Xian Estades played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cidro Mendosa in the 31st minute of play. A collision led to Pijaos FC getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Hipolito Sanguino hit a great ball. Xian Estades took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cidro Mendosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marcial Descapa during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Marcial Descapa hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Thanks to Pijaos FC's goalie finding himself so far out he could grab the ball Rolado Amador tried to make a shot after getting passed the defense. Xian Estades seemed to really have strength and confidence after that save. Pijaos FC's Aaron Balensuela got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Guaranda's Cidro Mendosa got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 70 minutes into the match, Guaranda's Cruz Anduiza broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Macerio Conde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danel Magadan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aaron Balensuela's late challenge caught a Guaranda's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aaron Balensuela helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Pijaos FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Aaron Balensuela hit a great ball. 81 minutes into the game, Sergi Urquioja was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Guaranda's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pijaos FC the free kick. A collision led to Guaranda getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Sergi Urquioja hit a great ball. In the 82nd minute, Aaron Balensuela got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Macerio Conde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danel Magadan in the 88th minute of the match. Macerio Conde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aaron Balensuela in the 93rd minute of play. When Pijaos FC's Aaron Balensuela in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guaranda's goalie prevented a goal. Pijaos FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.