FC Merchants did not take advantage of its home status in the first semifinal of the playoffs of the League 2. The Loreto team tied 1-1 with The Chankas from Andahuaylas. It should be noted that Junior Zambrano scored the initial goal for the Amazonian team, but Ademar Roble equalized the score. The commitment took place this Wednesday, October 11, at the Max Austin stadium. Both institutions are fighting with everything to reach a place in the Betsson League 1.
At 21 minutes into the match, the home team took the lead on the scoreboard. After receiving an excellent pass from Leonardo Salas, Junior Zambrano got ahead of the opposing defense and touched the ball to send it to the back of the net, which unleashed euphoria in the stadium.
Despite having the advantage on the scoreboard, the home team was unable to extend its advantage during the first half of the match. However, in the second half, visiting goalkeeper Michael Sotillo prevented Comerciantes from scoring their second goal by making a spectacular save on a free kick (57′).
In response, Ademar Robles took advantage of a poor defense on the part of the Loretanos to receive an excellent pass inside the area and score the target that tied the score at 1-1, leaving the stadium silent. Then, FC Merchantsthrough Junior Zambrano, was close to scoring the winning goal, but his shot hit the post.
No further events occurred and the game ended in a draw. Now, Los Chankas will seek to seal their advance to the final on their own turf. The representative of Andahuaylas will face the ‘Fuerza Loretana’, on Saturday the 14th, with the aim of asserting the home team and continuing to advance.
Where to watch the League 2 play-off matches?
To watch the matches of the play-offs promotion of League 2 2023, which will determine the last promoted to League 1 2024, you must connect to the Nativa broadcast, available on channels 30 and 536 of Claro TV and 736 of Movistar. Likewise, this television station also has its digital option through its YouTube account. On the other hand, Liga 1 MAX also has the rights to broadcast these matches and you can follow them on the Liga 1 Play platform or in the packages available on Claro TV, Best Cable and DIRECTV.
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