Estadio Mega Celeste
Spectators: 7944 (Terracing: 5959,
Seating: 1827, VIP seats: 158) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Francesco Flachi got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to A.C. Patagonia getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Roberto Baggio hit a great ball. The A.C. Patagonia fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when A.C. Patagonia's Francesco Flachi looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francesco Flachi in the 10th minute of play forced Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalkeeper Espinola Loranca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Corrente in the 11th minute of play forced Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalkeeper Espinola Loranca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vidal Cabada got free with Dennis Cala in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience was convinced that Francesco Flachi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Espinola Loranca was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. When Cruz Salcedo came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cruz Salcedo couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredo Corrente in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Espinola Loranca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 18th minute Francesco Flachi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Espinola Loranca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of A.C. Patagonia booed when Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urbasa Sandoval didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 21 minutes, Francesco Flachi made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's Espinola Loranca tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francesco Flachi in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Espinola Loranca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Corrente in the 26th minute of play forced Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalkeeper Espinola Loranca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 27 minutes, Camilo Burgos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato and the A.C. Patagonia players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 27th minute, Camilo Burgos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francesco Flachi in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Espinola Loranca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Francesco Flachi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Espinola Loranca was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. In the 32nd minute Francesco Flachi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Espinola Loranca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Espinola Loranca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Fiorentino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Espinola Loranca showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francesco Flachi in the 35th minute of the match. Espinola Loranca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edoardo Paris, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francesco Flachi in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Espinola Loranca saved Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato from getting behind. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ponce Infante to make the kick off. A collision led to A.C. Patagonia getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Edoardo Paris hit a great ball. In the 57th minute Alfredo Corrente shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Espinola Loranca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 58 minutes into the game, Urbasa Sandoval cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Dennis Cala was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 64 minutes into the match, Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Corrente came free, but Espinola Loranca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When A.C. Patagonia's Francesco Flachi in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Francesco Flachi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Espinola Loranca was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Francesco Flachi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Espinola Loranca was relentless in the 77th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Francesco Flachi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Espinola Loranca was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Edoardo Paris hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. 82 minutes into the game, Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's Vidal Cabada nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dennis Cala made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-6. After some careless play in the Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato defense, Alfredo Corrente kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Espinola Loranca. The Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Espinola Loranca should have stopped the shot. After 91 played minutes Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato got a freekick which was hit by Neicer Maltrana. In the 92nd match minute, Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vidal Cabada to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's Espinola Loranca got control of the ball when Roberto Baggio tried to sneak it across the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. A.C. Patagonia had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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