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Maracaná de panamá
Spectators: 7741 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 150) Ivan Briceño made the kick off and thus started the match. Mario Quirós stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luchito Carrillo's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. Guillermo Ramírez charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guillermo Ramírez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Las Cumbres getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Guillermo Ramírez hit a great ball. Martín Arias was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 18 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 17th minute of the game. One of Las Cumbres:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Deportivo Universitario:s goal. Ivan Briceño fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Oberto having to interfere. Ivan Briceño fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Oberto having to interfere. Pedro Oberto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Briceño, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Las Cumbres's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ivan Briceño 42 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Universitario's zone, Orlando Rios stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mario Quirós came out of the goal and Orlando Rios tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The wind increased when Orlando Rios made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Ivan Briceño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Oberto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Orlando Rios came free with the goalkeeper in the 57th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Mario Quirós could save by the left post. Azael García kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Ivan Briceño struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Pedro Oberto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Universitario. In the 63rdth minute of the game Ivan Briceño who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Las Cumbres's Pedro Oberto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pedro Oberto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Jaen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivan Briceño sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ivan Briceño's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Oberto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. The supporters of Las Cumbres booed when Deportivo Universitario was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Milton Gutierrez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Orlando Rios managed to get in a good position for a shot. Las Cumbres's supporters rose to their feet, but Orlando Rios was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mario Quirós breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Guillermo Ramírez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Orlando Rios had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Universitario's zone, José Villalaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mario Quirós came out of the goal and José Villalaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Orlando Rios fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mario Quirós having to interfere.