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Isla Iguana
Spectators: 6841 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 0) Atletico Nacional's Sebastián Osorio 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. Emiliano De Paredes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastián Osorio's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. After having played for 6 minutes, Sebastián Osorio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atletico Nacional's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastián Osorio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Atletico Nacional's Rigoberto Centella got a free kick in the 13th minute. Giancarlo Perez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 18th match minute, Isla Iguana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elias Ortega to maneuver through the defense. Heraclides Nuñez hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Atletico Nacional's David Quiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Giancarlo Perez in the 23rd minute of play. In the 33rdth minute of the game Sebastián Osorio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Isla Iguana's Emiliano De Paredes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Emiliano De Paredes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastián Osorio in the 34th minute of play. A collision led to Isla Iguana getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Giancarlo Villalobos hit a great ball. Emiliano De Paredes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastián Osorio, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. 41 minutes into the match, Isla Iguana's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Trejos came free, but Emiliano De Paredes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute, Sebastián Osorio 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Giancarlo Villalobos during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Giancarlo Villalobos hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Giancarlo Perez to strike the kick off in the second half. Giancarlo Villalobos hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Sebastián Osorio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Emiliano De Paredes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 60 minutes of play Isla Iguana's Giancarlo Villalobos 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 61st minute, Giancarlo Villalobos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 66 minutes, Pablo Mendoza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atletico Nacional's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pablo Mendoza 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 67 in the game by Sebastián Osorio from a close distance when the talented Emiliano De Paredes managed to make a qualified save. Isla Iguana's players were relieved. Pablo Mendoza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Sebastián Osorio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 74 played minutes Isla Iguana got a freekick which was hit by Elias Ortega. After a rather tough play, Isla Iguana's Heraclides Nuñez got a free kick in the 77th minute. The supporters of Isla Iguana booed when Atletico Nacional was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Amaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. Victor Herbruger hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Sebastián Osorio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Reggie Ortiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Emiliano De Paredes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emiliano De Paredes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sebastián Osorio in the 92nd minute. Atletico Nacional played a much better game than Isla Iguana and deserved their victory. The Isla Iguana players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.