League

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 7985 (Terracing: 5990, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) Limonal FC's Edson Diz 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 Lucio Pablo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 5 minutes, Edson Diz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Limonal FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edson Diz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Infierno Turco de Ecuador were furious when Xacobo Serans was red carded, 9 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Infierno Turco de Ecuador fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 8th minute. Penalty! Batista Gandulla shot the penalty kick right outside the post. In the 17th minute, Narciso Mocellar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Xamo Suane received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Franklin Simancas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Franklin Simancas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edson Diz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Infierno Turco de Ecuador's Raimundo Sator got a free kick in the 21st minute. After some careless play in the Infierno Turco de Ecuador defense, Xamo Suane kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Franklin Simancas. The Infierno Turco de Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Franklin Simancas should have stopped the shot. Franklin Simancas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edson Diz, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Franklin Simancas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xamo Suane, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Infierno Turco de Ecuador's zone, Edson Diz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Franklin Simancas came out of the goal and Edson Diz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the Infierno Turco de Ecuador defense, Villagra Comparada kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Franklin Simancas. The Infierno Turco de Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Franklin Simancas should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Infierno Turco de Ecuador's Jairo Padrones got a free kick in the 33rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edson Diz in the 36th minute of play forced Infierno Turco de Ecuador's goalkeeper Franklin Simancas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 38 minutes into the match, Infierno Turco de Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Xamo Suane came free, but Franklin Simancas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edson Diz in the 39th minute of play forced Infierno Turco de Ecuador's goalkeeper Franklin Simancas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franklin Simancas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edson Diz in the 42nd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, Infierno Turco de Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Huera came free, but Franklin Simancas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Franklin Simancas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xamo Suane, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Edson Diz in the 55th minute of play forced Infierno Turco de Ecuador's goalkeeper Franklin Simancas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 61 minutes into the game, Limonal FC's Xano Reigadas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Franklin Simancas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. Xamo Suane could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Franklin Simancas made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edson Diz in the 73rd minute of play forced Infierno Turco de Ecuador's goalkeeper Franklin Simancas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franklin Simancas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edson Diz's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. Xavian Varsana 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. In the 85th minute, Limonal FC's Edson Diz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Franklin Simancas. Franklin Simancas yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-7. 88 minutes into the game, Limonal FC's Edson Diz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Franklin Simancas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-8. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Xamo Suane managed to get in a good position for a shot. Limonal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Xamo Suane was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franklin Simancas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The crowd rose to their feet as Edson Diz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Franklin Simancas. That made the score 0-9 in the 95 minute of play. Limonal FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.