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Estadio Chiguasa
Spectators: 7345 (Terracing: 5511, Seating: 1689, VIP seats: 145) Fernando Ledrado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Du Cheng Kang having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Cuenca FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cornelio Norato came free, but Méndez Garin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vistruario Pernia in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Méndez Garin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cornelio Norato sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Du Cheng Kang made an important save on a dangerous shot by Checa Viladrosa in the 26th minute. Fernando Ledrado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Du Cheng Kang having to interfere. If Emiliano Resco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Xzavier Cayon charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Xzavier Cayon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Xzavier Cayon kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Cuenca FC's Méndez Garin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cornelio Norato in the 37th minute of play. Méndez Garin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Resco, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Cornelio Norato received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Méndez Garin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cornelio Norato to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice moves Emiliano Resco could shoot a difficult shot in the 57th minute, which Méndez Garin however easily saved by the left post. 59 minutes into the match, Cornelio Norato had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Méndez Garin. Cuenca FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cornelio Norato was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. The referee felt a red card was in order, 66 minutes into the game, when Diego Peso put in a rough tackle. In the 68th minute there was a penalty for Cuenca FC. Oscar Pieres stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Du Cheng Kang. 1-3. An unexpected shot in the 75th minute by Emiliano Resco got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Jonathan Xixons managed to get in a good position for a shot. AEK Reload's supporters rose to their feet, but Jonathan Xixons was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Méndez Garin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 78 minutes into the match, AEK Reload's Emiliano Resco sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Méndez Garin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Cuenca FC's Méndez Garin got control of the ball when Vistruario Pernia tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Jonathan Xixons had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Emiliano Resco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Xixons who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 89thth minute tested the skills of Méndez Garin when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Cuenca FC's zone, Emiliano Resco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Méndez Garin came out of the goal and Emiliano Resco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emiliano Resco was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 93rd minute. AEK Reload's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Jonathan Xixons struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Méndez Garin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AEK Reload. If Emiliano Resco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Emiliano Resco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Méndez Garin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. AEK Reload played a much better game than Cuenca FC and deserved their victory. The Cuenca FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.