League

Estadio Melosas
Spectators: 7440 (Terracing: 5550, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eduard Zárate kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd match minute, Los Tres Animales was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alipio Heyboer to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduard Zárate in the 6th minute of play forced Los Tres Animales's goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Marín to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Miguel Ángel Marín made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Adriano Antúnez sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Los Tres Animales booed when Melosas AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victor Magallanes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Miguel Ángel Marín was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Eduard Zárate showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. Edmundo Torrealba scored 1-1 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wal Gold, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Los Tres Animales booed when Melosas AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Salomón Fariña didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adriano Antúnez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Miguel Ángel Marín tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Álvaro Vidal struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Wal Gold didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los Tres Animales. 24 minutes into the match, Los Tres Animales's goal looked a bit too open when Zenón Granados came free, but Miguel Ángel Marín reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 26 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Melosas AFC! Álvaro Vidal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Los Tres Animales getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Gualberto Cotapos hit a great ball. Melosas AFC's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 36th minute of the game, when Victor Magallanes after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of Los Tres Animales's goal. Victor Magallanes was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. The Melosas AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Los Tres Animales were winning 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Álvaro Vidal was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Antúnez in the 57th minute of play forced Los Tres Animales's goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Marín to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Melosas AFC's Adriano Antúnez in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Los Tres Animales's goalie prevented a goal. 61 minutes into the game, Alipio Heyboer was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Los Tres Animales's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Melosas AFC the free kick. The supporters of Melosas AFC booed when Los Tres Animales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alipio Heyboer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Miguel Ángel Marín made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eduard Zárate in the 64th minute of play. In the 69th minute Eduard Zárate shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miguel Ángel Marín saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 71 minutes into the match, Los Tres Animales's goal looked a bit too open when Eduard Zárate came free, but Miguel Ángel Marín reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Los Tres Animales's Juan Miguel Mac Courtney got a free kick in the 78th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduard Zárate in the 80th minute of play forced Los Tres Animales's goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Marín to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Miguel Ángel Marín showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduard Zárate, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. A collision led to Melosas AFC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Victor Magallanes hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Melosas AFC defense, Álvaro Vidal kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Wal Gold. The Melosas AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Wal Gold should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Melosas AFC's Eduard Zárate got a free kick in the 90th minute. 95 minutes into the match, Los Tres Animales's goal looked a bit too open when Eduard Zárate came free, but Miguel Ángel Marín reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Los Tres Animales walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.