Welcome to the match between Machala athletic and Deportivo Cuenca

2'

Hermenegildo Rana made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Rico Mata got in the way of the ball.

4'

Lucas Morales tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Fran Ibarra skipped easily past Custodio Suero.

Odalis Jasso could not stop Fran Ibarra going past him.

Fran Ibarra was able to make space and flicked it goalwards. Maximino Ramirez approached too late to clear the danger.

Inocencio San couldn't save it ... Vintage strike from Fran Ibarra !!! GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Machala athletic 1 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

6'

Lucas Morales swiftly put in the freekick. But Lucas Morales put it narrowly over.

7'

Fran Ibarra passed along the floor for Miguel Albuquerque to pick it up, Odalis Jasso couldn't cut out the pass.

A float cross was delivered by Miguel Albuquerque, Custodio Suero failed to intercept the pass.

Plinio Melendez got to the ball ahead of Espiridión Gonzales, then headed it to the goal.

Inocencio San chose to punch the ball away.

8'

Miguel Albuquerque lost the ball to Odalis Jasso's block tackle before Miguel Albuquerque could pass the ball.

9'

Germán Pavia made a good pass to Diego Arreola, Diego Arreola took possession of the ball before Heraclio Rivero could intercept.

Diego Arreola hit the ball from long range but Victorino Fuentes blocked the shot.

10'

Swerving shot by Diego Arreola from long range but the shot clattered off Odalis Jasso.

11'

Fran Ibarra delivered the ball to Miguel Albuquerque, Odalis Jasso missed his interception.

Miguel Albuquerque smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Custodio Suero couldn't reach it.

Inocencio San gathered the ball safely.

12'

Miguel Albuquerque tried to jink past Odalis Jasso but Odalis Jasso nicked the ball from the toes of Miguel Albuquerque.

13'

Fran Ibarra knocked a lovely ball for Miguel Albuquerque, Miguel Albuquerque picked up on the ball before Odalis Jasso could intercept.

Miguel Albuquerque tried to put a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Custodio Suero.

14'

Hermenegildo Rana was pressed by Teófilo Merlo but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But it went just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

15'

Gil Rivero went in with a successful block tackle on Teófilo Merlo before Teófilo Merlo attempted to pass the ball.

16'

Lucas Morales picked up Hermenegildo Rana's long ball, Teófilo Merlo failed to intercept the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Lucas Morales but Espiridión Gonzales got himself between the ball and goal.

18'

Germán Pavia skipped past Victorino Fuentes.

Germán Pavia fired off a medium-ranged shot but Heraclio Rivero got in and cleared the danger.

19'

Hermenegildo Rana skipped past Rico Mata.

Hermenegildo Rana passed the ball to Gil Rivero, Teófilo Merlo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Gil Rivero got free in the penalty area and struck the ball with fury. Maximino Ramirez failed to block the shot.

The ball hit the net after Inocencio San failed to save ... Gil Rivero capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Machala athletic 2 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

20'

Fran Ibarra knocked a lovely ball for Miguel Albuquerque, Miguel Albuquerque trapped the ball nicely before Odalis Jasso could reach it.

Miguel Albuquerque skipped easily past Custodio Suero.

Miguel Albuquerque got free of any defenders.

Miguel Albuquerque found himself in the clear with just Inocencio San to beat and fired in a shot. Super Finish !!!

Machala athletic 3 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

21'

Custodio Suero tried to pass the ball forward but Miguel Albuquerque closed in and intercepted the ball.

22'

Fran Ibarra turned on the ball to leave Celino Vicario standing.

Fran Ibarra struck a medium range piledriver but Odalis Jasso cleared the ball to safety.

23'

Yellow card shown to Plinio Melendez.

Fran Ibarra made a pass to Miguel Albuquerque, Miguel Albuquerque took it in his stride before Odalis Jasso could reach it.

Miguel Albuquerque tried to sprint past Custodio Suero but Custodio Suero took the ball away from Miguel Albuquerque.

24'

Germán Pavia dribbled past Odalis Jasso.

Germán Pavia skipped past the challenge of Heraclio Rivero.

Germán Pavia made a pass to Miguel Albuquerque, Miguel Albuquerque trapped the ball nicely before Maximino Ramirez could cut it out.

Miguel Albuquerque got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Espiridión Gonzales approached too late to tackle him.

But Miguel Albuquerque couldn't get it on target ... He held his head in his hands.

25'

Plinio Melendez tried to play it past Rico Mata but Rico Mata won the ball from Plinio Melendez.

26'

Rico Mata jinked past Hermenegildo Rana.

Rico Mata hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Plinio Melendez charged down the shot.

27'

Diego Arreola shaped up to shoot from the freekick. Inocencio San failed to stop the ball. ...

Machala athletic 4 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

28'

Fran Ibarra dribbled confidently past Heraclio Rivero.

From medium range, Fran Ibarra bent the ball towards goal. Odalis Jasso didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Inocencio San did well to turn the ball round the post.

32'

Diego Arreola went by the challenge of Rico Mata.

Diego Arreola played a pinpoint pass to Miguel Albuquerque, Miguel Albuquerque took possession of the ball before Teófilo Merlo could intercept.

Whilst still some way from goal, Miguel Albuquerque tried to lob the keeper. Rico Mata approached too late to tackle him.

Inocencio San beat the ball away.

33'

Victorino Fuentes tried to feed the high ball but Diego Arreola closed in and intercepted the ball.

34'

Victorino Fuentes shielded the ball from Germán Pavia and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Victorino Fuentes ... It was a terrible miss.

35'

Diego Arreola blocked Custodio Suero before Custodio Suero tried to pass the ball.

36'

Diego Arreola skipped past the challenge of Celino Vicario.

Diego Arreola tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Rico Mata.

37'

Teófilo Merlo tried to use his skill to go past Plinio Melendez but Plinio Melendez block tackled Teófilo Merlo.

39'

Diego Arreola received a yellow card.

Hermenegildo Rana jinked past Teófilo Merlo.

Hermenegildo Rana hit the ball forward to Lucas Morales, Lucas Morales trapped the ball nicely before Rico Mata could intercept.

Lucas Morales moved the ball forward for Gil Rivero, the ball was picked up by Gil Rivero before Maximino Ramirez could cut it out.

Gil Rivero played a wonderful ball for Plinio Melendez, Espiridión Gonzales couldn't reach it.

Graciano Aqua picked up Plinio Melendez's superb pass, Maximino Ramirez couldn't cut it.

Graciano Aqua knocked a lovely ball for Agapito Torres, Agapito Torres took it in his stride before Espiridión Gonzales could intercept.

Agapito Torres took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Maximino Ramirez charged down the shot.

40'

Plinio Melendez tried to get past Victorino Fuentes but Victorino Fuentes dispossessed Plinio Melendez.

42'

Germán Pavia had the pace to beat Heraclio Rivero.

Germán Pavia shielded the ball from Victorino Fuentes and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Germán Pavia scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Germán Pavia. He looked like he was short of match practice.

43'

Plinio Melendez went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

44'

Fran Ibarra showed Custodio Suero a clean set of heels.

Fran Ibarra jinked past Odalis Jasso.

Fran Ibarra was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Maximino Ramirez approached too late to clear the danger.

But Fran Ibarra sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a shocking miss.

45'

Hermenegildo Rana made good use of the scissors dribble. As Rico Mata lost his balance, Hermenegildo Rana dribbled past Rico Mata.

Hermenegildo Rana skipped easily past Teófilo Merlo.

Good play by Hermenegildo Rana in making himself some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Espiridión Gonzales couldn't reach it.

The ball hit the net after Inocencio San failed to save ... Hermenegildo Rana scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He was delighted !

Machala athletic 5 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Machala athletic took the lead.Machala athletic maintained 65% of possession and 35% for Deportivo Cuenca. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Rico Mata tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Plinio Melendez.

53'

Victorino Fuentes attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Germán Pavia.

55'

Plinio Melendez tried a long range effort. Teófilo Merlo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Inocencio San watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

59'

Hermenegildo Rana took the ball past Rico Mata.

Hermenegildo Rana played a lovely ball for Gil Rivero, Gil Rivero picked up on the ball before Teófilo Merlo could intercept.

Gil Rivero moved the ball forward for Graciano Aqua, Maximino Ramirez missed his interception.

Graciano Aqua evaded the challenge of Espiridión Gonzales and shot on the ball.

Inocencio San failed to clear the ball away ... Graciano Aqua scored !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Machala athletic 6 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

61'

Miguel Albuquerque played a wonderful ball for Hermenegildo Rana, Hermenegildo Rana picked up on the ball before Victorino Fuentes could reach it.

Hermenegildo Rana played a wonderful ball for Plinio Melendez, Plinio Melendez took possession of the ball before Rico Mata could reach it.

Plinio Melendez played a pinpoint pass to Lucas Morales, the ball was picked up by Lucas Morales before Teófilo Merlo could cut it out.

From out wide, Lucas Morales fired in a curving shot at goal but Maximino Ramirez cleared the ball to safety.

69'

Heraclio Rivero looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Plinio Melendez did well to spot and intercept the pass.

75'

Fran Ibarra played a high ball into the area looking for Lucas Morales, Lucas Morales brought the ball down well before Odalis Jasso could intercept.

Lucas Morales found a gap and took a shot. Espiridión Gonzales failed to charge down the shot.

But Lucas Morales sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a shocking miss.

82'

Victorino Fuentes tried to skip past the challenge of Diego Arreola but Diego Arreola took the ball away from Victorino Fuentes.

85'

Teófilo Merlo tried to play a long ball but Plinio Melendez found himself in the way of the ball.

87'

Poor corner kick by Gil Rivero. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

89'

Hermenegildo Rana hit the ball forward to Plinio Melendez, Plinio Melendez took possession of the ball before Rico Mata could intercept.

Plinio Melendez passed the ball to Hermenegildo Rana, Hermenegildo Rana took possession of the ball before Teófilo Merlo could reach it.

Hermenegildo Rana made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Rico Mata.

End Match Machala athletic 6 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca