League Play-Off

Guajibamba
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) CD Guajibamba's Chiriboga Labra started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Ovidio Zuazna came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the independiente magdalena 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 Ovidio Zuazna couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ovidio Zuazna in the 6th minute of play forced CD Guajibamba's goalkeeper Zigor Santiyan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Caicedo Ageitos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernandez Parga in the 7th minute. Ovidio Zuazna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zigor Santiyan having to interfere. Ovidio Zuazna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zigor Santiyan having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 15 minutes, Ovidio Zuazna put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Zigor Santiyan. independiente magdalena's Caicedo Ageitos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chiriboga Labra in the 19th minute of play. In the 23rd minute Ovidio Zuazna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zigor Santiyan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Caicedo Ageitos made an important save on a dangerous shot by España Encia in the 24th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chiriboga Labra in the 26th minute of play forced independiente magdalena's goalkeeper Caicedo Ageitos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 31 minutes, Gregorio Barraza took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Caicedo Ageitos to make any attempt to save it. Cordero Merino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zigor Santiyan having to interfere. 37 minutes into the game, Ovidio Zuazna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. independiente magdalena's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CD Guajibamba the free kick. In the 37th minute, Ovidio Zuazna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zigor Santiyan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cordero Merino in the 41st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ovidio Zuazna in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zigor Santiyan saved CD Guajibamba from getting behind. Ovidio Zuazna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Zigor Santiyan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cordero Merino struck a weak shot in the 48th minute. Zigor Santiyan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for independiente magdalena. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

52 minutes into the game, Ignacio Arza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CD Guajibamba's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave independiente magdalena the free kick. The supporters of independiente magdalena booed when CD Guajibamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ignacio Arza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ovidio Zuazna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ovidio Zuazna's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zigor Santiyan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. In the 57th minute, Fernandez Parga made a precise shot to the right of Caicedo Ageitos. independiente magdalena's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After having played for 61 minutes, Ovidio Zuazna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. independiente magdalena's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ovidio Zuazna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when independiente magdalena's Cordero Merino in the 62nd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Zigor Santiyan was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for CD Guajibamba through an amazing save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joaquin Bustillos during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of independiente magdalena booed when CD Guajibamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquin Bustillos didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ivan Viña during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ivan Viña hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. 67 minutes into the game, CD Guajibamba's Chiriboga Labra nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Caicedo Ageitos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. 75 minutes into the match, CD Guajibamba's goalkeeper Zigor Santiyan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ovidio Zuazna. After 85 played minutes, independiente magdalena's Samuel Garraz shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Zigor Santiyan came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in independiente magdalena reached it. Zigor Santiyan didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 86th minute, which inside left pole to 3-4. Zigor Santiyan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ovidio Zuazna in the 89th minute. After having played for 91 minutes, Cordero Merino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. independiente magdalena's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cordero Merino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard shot 92 in the game by Ovidio Zuazna from a close distance when the talented Zigor Santiyan managed to make a qualified save. CD Guajibamba's players were relieved. Thanks to some nice moves Ovidio Zuazna could shoot a difficult shot in the 94th minute, which Zigor Santiyan however easily saved by the left post. In the 97th minute, Zayveon Herbias got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. independiente magdalena played a much better game than CD Guajibamba and deserved their victory. The CD Guajibamba players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.