League

Estadio Cotogchoa
Spectators: 6749 (Terracing: 5050, Seating: 1699, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Camilo Serans kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cotogchoa SC's goalkeeper John Acuña, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 8 minutes into the match, Cotogchoa SC's Camilo Serans sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zunbeltz Jaraba narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Rodrigo Eliseo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Zunbeltz Jaraba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 13th minute, Denis Banzo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 15 minutes into the game, Cotogchoa SC's Rodrigo Eliseo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zunbeltz Jaraba made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Americo Losua recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 29th minute, Monge Ruicerezo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Cotogchoa SC's goalkeeper John Acuña, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 36 minutes in the game, Camilo Serans fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Zunbeltz Jaraba having to interfere. Xever Faria's late challenge caught a Cotogchoa SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Xever Faria helped the player get up and apologised. In the 37th minute of the match, Rodrigo Eliseo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Zunbeltz Jaraba was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Rodrigo Eliseo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th 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 Estrada Messia during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

John Acuña made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Isla in the 52nd minute of play. Xove Irisarri hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 54th minute, Cornelio Rendon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Cotogchoa SC's John Acuña got control of the ball when Fabio Guardamiño tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Isla in the 58th minute of play forced Cotogchoa SC's goalkeeper John Acuña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 59 minutes, Denis Banzo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cotogchoa SC and the JOQSAM FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of JOQSAM FC booed when Cotogchoa SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denis Banzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 60th minute, Francisco Isla left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The JOQSAM FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Zunbeltz Jaraba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camilo Serans in the 64th minute of the match. JOQSAM FC's Zunbeltz Jaraba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodrigo Eliseo in the 65th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Eliseo in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zunbeltz Jaraba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 78 minutes into the match, Cotogchoa SC's Camilo Serans sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zunbeltz Jaraba narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Camilo Serans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 96 minutes, Fabio Guardamiño managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. JOQSAM FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabio Guardamiño was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cotogchoa SC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing JOQSAM FC to leave the ground with a draw.