A nail-biting match between Plaza Amador and Costa del Este ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams frustrated yet exhilarated. The game was a back-and-forth affair with both teams showing great fight.
Costa del Este started strong, taking the lead early with a goal by Y. Murillo. Plaza Amador fought back hard though. In the closing stages, a late goal by A. Quintero snatched a point for them in the 88th minute.
The intensity was palpable throughout. Costa del Este had possession in the first half, but Plaza Amador proved a tough nut to crack, mounting some dangerous attacks, though ultimately falling short of a win. Several substitutions were made in the second half, most notably in the final 15 minutes, showing the teams commitment to pushing the boundaries of their capabilities. A key substitution for Plaza Amador was O. López in the closing minutes. Many exciting substitutions occurred on both teams.
Exciting moments were abundant. The 21st-minute goal by Y. Murillo and the late equalizer by A. Quintero are definitely highlights to remember. Yellow cards were also a feature in the match with one card each for Plaza Amador's R. Phillips, and Costa del Este's A. De los Ríos and J. Gomez.
Both teams approached the match with determination. Plaza Amador showed resilience, continually pushing for an equaliser, while Costa del Este played a patient game maintaining possession. This match was a true testament to the quality of both squads and their fighting spirit. The semi-final is sure to be interesting.