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Polideportivo Nirgua
Spectators: 9185 (Terracing: 6890, Seating: 2112, VIP seats: 183) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Christian Urritz kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute, Christian Urritz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Nirgua FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Robert Peguero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ozzie Salinas having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Canellas in the 8th minute of play forced Nirgua FC's goalkeeper Ozzie Salinas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ozzie Salinas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eloy Canellas in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Eloy Canellas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Guzmán fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. The audience was convinced that Eloy Canellas's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ozzie Salinas was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. Robert Peguero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Guzmán's Eloy Canellas in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nirgua FC's goalie prevented a goal. 27 minutes into the match, Paulo Lobo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ozzie Salinas. Nirgua FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paulo Lobo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Johnatan Villarreal's late challenge caught a Guzmán's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Johnatan Villarreal helped the player get up and apologised. Johnatan Villarreal kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Canellas in the 42nd minute of play forced Nirgua FC's goalkeeper Ozzie Salinas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ernesto Córdova hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Guzmán's Lucio Chapado proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Guzmán from getting a goal against them. In the 45th match minute, Guzmán was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albert Garrido to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute of the match Homero Ruiz sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lucio Chapado skillfully saved the ball.

The wind increased when Eloy Canellas made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Nirgua FC's zone, Eloy Canellas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ozzie Salinas came out of the goal and Eloy Canellas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 60 played minutes Guzmán got a freekick which was hit by Albert Garrido. Christian Urritz struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Lucio Chapado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nirgua FC. Lucio Chapado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Urritz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Canellas in the 71st minute of play forced Nirgua FC's goalkeeper Ozzie Salinas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lucio Chapado stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christian Urritz's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Eloy Canellas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the last second Ozzie Salinas throw himself and got hold of the ball when Eloy Canellas in the 81stth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Robert Peguero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eloy Canellas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Ozzie Salinas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Homero Ruiz hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. 92 minutes into the match, Nirgua FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eloy Canellas came free, but Ozzie Salinas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle sounded Guzmán left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Nirgua FC.