Challenge

ESTADIO LA LIBERTAD
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Kyle Cox started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Carlos Alvarado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Issac Dawson in the 4th minute of the match. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind CS La Libertad's goalkeeper Carlos Alvarado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 6 played minutes England got a freekick which was hit by Issac Dawson. 8 minutes into the match, England's goal looked a bit too open when Isidro Valverde came free, but Khalid Kennedy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of England booed when CS La Libertad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelin Burgos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 11 minutes CS La Libertad's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Micah Macdonald who took care of the corner kick. 13 minutes into the match, England's goalkeeper Khalid Kennedy had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Brandon Aguilera. If Micah Macdonald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Khalid Kennedy was out of position in the 17 minute of play, and Isidro Valverde capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Isidro Valverde really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Mainor Huetar was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 24 minutes into the match. A collision led to CS La Libertad getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Mainor Huetar hit a great ball. The supporters of England booed when CS La Libertad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilmer Murillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlos Alvarado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kyle Cox, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 40th minute, CS La Libertad's Isidro Valverde ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Khalid Kennedy. Khalid Kennedy yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Kyle Cox received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Carlos Alvarado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gallo Pinto was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Kyle Cox recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Carlos Alvarado. Kyle Cox showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Micah Macdonald struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Carlos Alvarado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for England. Carlos Alvarado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kyle Cox, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. When the match clock showed 58 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Issac Dawson sped through CS La Libertad's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Carlos Alvarado. Kyle Cox sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Rafael Leiton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to CS La Libertad getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Herberto Sancho hit a great ball. Carlos Alvarado was out of position in the 72 minute of play, and Kyle Cox capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Kyle Cox really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. The supporters of CS La Libertad booed when England was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eddie Willis didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th minute of the match Wilmer Murillo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Khalid Kennedy skillfully saved the ball. Khalid Kennedy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Leiton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Alvarado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caelan Hayes in the 82nd minute of play. With an all-out effort, England's Carlos Alvarado threw himself towards the right post 84 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Kyle Cox, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A collision led to CS La Libertad getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Angelin Burgos hit a great ball. With a little luck, CS La Libertad's Carlos Alvarado got control of the ball when Micah Macdonald tried to sneak it across the goal line. Micah Macdonald recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Kyle Cox had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Issac Dawson came up free with the goalie in the 96th minute, the England fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Issac Dawson couldn't finish the play. England's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.