National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Beltxe Gaviria made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mauricio Hidalgo in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Basilio Urguia saved Peru from getting behind. In the 6th minute Guatemala were awarded a corner. Franklin Berrueta went to the cornerflag to take it. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Cristian Rodriguez advanced and headed the ball into goal, 1-0 in the 6th minute. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Guatemala's goalkeeper Zelvin Barraza, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lope Cardeñosa took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zelvin Barraza. Zelvin Barraza dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hendrix González in the 18th minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Basilio Urguia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zelvin Barraza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beltxe Gaviria in the 21st minute of play. In the 24th minute of the match Peru got a corner. Guatemala's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Edgardo Vilar ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Kakanda Large almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Guatemala's Zelvin Barraza did a great save. In the 29th minute, Lope Cardeñosa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Peru fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. The supporters of Peru booed when Guatemala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Rodriguez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Peru's Edgardo Vilar got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lope Cardeñosa in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zelvin Barraza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lope Cardeñosa in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zelvin Barraza saved Guatemala from getting behind. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Guatemala's goalkeeper Zelvin Barraza, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The Guatemala players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Peru were winning 1-2.

The wind increased when Hendrix González made the kick off in the second half. Basilio Urguia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauricio Hidalgo in the 51st minute of play. Beltxe Gavirias short, quick shot in the 56thth minute got Zelvin Barraza to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Zelvin Barraza stood somewhat misplaced when Beltxe Gaviria came free in front of goal and shot 1-3 to the left of him in the 56 minute. Mário Morales made in the 61st minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Peru's Kakanda Large. Basilio Urguia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Omar Escalante, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Lope Cardeñosa might have been able to make a better finish in the 72nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zelvin Barraza. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lope Cardeñosa ran back to his position shaking his head. Zelvin Barraza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lope Cardeñosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 74th minute, Lope Cardeñosa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Peru fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. Guatemala's Álvaro Escobar was substituted for Omar Escalante. Peru's Quintan Corral was substituted for Kakanda Large. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hendrix González in the 81st minute of play forced Peru's goalkeeper Basilio Urguia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Beltxe Gaviria received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Zelvin Barraza came out and tried to block the shot, but Beltxe Gaviria slotted it home off the left post making it 1-6 in the 90th minute. Peru played a much better game than Guatemala and deserved their victory. The Guatemala players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.