Reina del Cisne
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750,
Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) Felix Pascua started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Crişan Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Victor Peres in the 4th minute. Joel Caton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dario Benedetto, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cenan Savlet in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Caton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Crişan Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alonzo Gipils, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Ciclista FC's goalkeeper Crişan Taffarel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabricio Vedeja. Joel Caton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cenan Savlet, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 22 minutes into the match, Ciclista FC's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Pascua came free, but Crişan Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Loja S.C.'s Felix Pascua nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Crişan Taffarel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 24th minute, Pedro Gudesteo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 26 minutes into the match, Loja S.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Dario Benedetto came free, but Joel Caton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Dario Benedetto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Joel Caton was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. Joel Caton didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cenan Savlet went, in the 30th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Crişan Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Victor Peres in the 34th minute. After a rather tough play, Ciclista FC's Amador Francesco got a free kick in the 37th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Justo Osorio during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 39th match minute, Ciclista FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justo Osorio to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Pascua in the 48th minute of play forced Ciclista FC's goalkeeper Crişan Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.
Loja S.C.'s Joel Caton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cenan Savlet in the 51st minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 53 minutes, Joel Caton successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Joel Caton made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Dario Benedetto sent off a good shot on target. In the 58th match minute, Ciclista FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rigoberto Flores to maneuver through the defense. Loja S.C. made a substitution. Luis-Antonio Barraza replaced Felix Pascua. In the 60th match minute, Ciclista FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rigoberto Flores to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Peres in the 61st minute of play forced Ciclista FC's goalkeeper Crişan Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 62 minutes into the match, Loja S.C.'s Luis-Antonio Barraza sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Crişan Taffarel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With an all-out effort, Ciclista FC's Joel Caton threw himself towards the right post 65 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Cenan Savlet, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Crişan Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victor Peres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Loja S.C. made a substitution. Hidalgo Gallegos replaced Justavino Centeno. After 70 played minutes Ciclista FC got a freekick which was hit by Pashk Reçi. 72 minutes into the match, Ciclista FC's Cenan Savlet sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joel Caton narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 76 minutes into the game, Pashk Reçi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ciclista FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Loja S.C. the free kick. Victor Peres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th 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 Fabricio Vedeja during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 80 played minutes Loja S.C. got a freekick which was hit by Fabricio Vedeja. In the 81st minute, Loja S.C.'s Pedro Gudesteo seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Pedro Gudesteo the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Loja S.C. protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Pedro Gudesteo had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Alonzo Gipils kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Ciclista FC's Justo Osorio got a free kick in the 94th minute. Loja S.C. were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.
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