Challenge

Estadio Nacional
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Atlético San Antonio's Marcos Pestaña 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. In the 8th minute, Galtero Barrosa 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramond Chandeiro in the 11th minute of play forced El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute, Laurgain Hompanera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Pestaña in the 21st minute of play forced El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the game, Atlético San Antonio's Marcos Pestaña nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ricardo Zorita made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Galtero Barrosa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ricardo Zorita having to make a save. Moises Fernandino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Vasco Gorvea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 39 minutes into the match, Atlético San Antonio's goalkeeper Vasco Gorvea had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Moises Fernandino. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gartzea Ungia in the 42nd minute of play forced El Salvador's goalkeeper Ricardo Zorita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Moises Fernandino was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Moises Fernandino had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vasco Gorvea. Atlético San Antonio's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Moises Fernandino was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. 59 minutes into the game, Guilabertus Duque was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atlético San Antonio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Salvador the free kick. After a rather tough play, Atlético San Antonio's Guilabertus Duque got a free kick in the 59th minute. Moises Fernandino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vasco Gorvea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. Lorenzo Yepes charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lorenzo Yepes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Atlético San Antonio booed when El Salvador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Yepes didn't get a good kick on the ball. 69 minutes into the match, El Salvador's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Pestaña came free, but Ricardo Zorita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marco Tamayo charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marco Tamayo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 70 played minutes El Salvador got a freekick which was hit by Marco Tamayo. A collision led to El Salvador getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Lorenzo Yepes hit a great ball. It was a well-played corner which Dubardo Armiñan managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Abram Luque hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. During the 88th minute of the match Lorenzo Yepes completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Lorenzo Yepes a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 88th minute, Lorenzo Yepes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 90 minutes of play Atlético San Antonio's Guilabertus Duque was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 91st minute, Guilabertus Duque hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Moises Fernandino in the 93rd minute of play forced Atlético San Antonio's goalkeeper Vasco Gorvea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of El Salvador booed when Atlético San Antonio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Pestaña didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atlético San Antonio were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.