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Estadio Hualcumbo
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Hualcumbo FC's Walter Via 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. After a defensive mix-up in Hualcumbo FC's zone, Oswaldo Bayona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Estacio Ribacoba came out of the goal and Oswaldo Bayona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 4th match minute, FC Filadelfia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Santa to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hualcumbo FC's goalkeeper Estacio Ribacoba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 8 minutes into the match, Moreta Lluba notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Hualcumbo FC's Estacio Ribacoba. Estacio Ribacoba was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 14thth minute of the game Moreta Lluba who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hualcumbo FC's Estacio Ribacoba was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Estacio Ribacoba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moreta Lluba in the 20th minute of the match. Hualcumbo FC's Estacio Ribacoba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Moreta Lluba in the 22nd minute of play. Jorge Lalatu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Walter Via in the 24th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Filadelfia's Jaramillo Iturmendi got a free kick in the 24th minute. Walter Via sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jorge Lalatu didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 31st minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. Victorino Sastrias charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Victorino Sastrias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Hualcumbo FC getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Victorino Sastrias hit a great ball. An unexpected shot in the 40th minute by Carnero Urbistondo got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 42 minutes into the match, FC Filadelfia's goalkeeper Jorge Lalatu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carnero Urbistondo. Hualcumbo FC's Vera Griego was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jorge Lalatu in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Moreta Lluba was the one to do the kick off. Emiliano Resamano kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Estacio Ribacoba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moreta Lluba in the 56th minute of play. After having played for 58 minutes, Walter Via managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hualcumbo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Walter Via was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Walter Via sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Filadelfia's goalkeeper Jorge Lalatu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 70 minutes into the match, Walter Via notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of FC Filadelfia's Jorge Lalatu. Jorge Lalatu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Walter Via fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Lalatu having to interfere. Walter Via sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Vincente Biñayo fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hualcumbo FC's protests and gave Vincente Biñayo a yellow card for diving instead. After 78 played minutes Hualcumbo FC got a freekick which was hit by Vincente Biñayo. Jorge Lalatu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carnero Urbistondo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Walter Via fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Lalatu having to interfere. In the 90th minute Moreta Lluba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Estacio Ribacoba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Estacio Ribacoba was out of position in the 95 minute of play, and Moreta Lluba capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Moreta Lluba really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2.