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Azuero
Spectators: 6782 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Javier Rios took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Javier Rios had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 6 minutes into the match, Azuero F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Javier Rios came free, but Monchi Alfaro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Azuero F.C.'s goalkeeper Monchi Alfaro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Javier Rios's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Monchi Alfaro was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. Javier Rios might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Monchi Alfaro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Javier Rios ran back to his position shaking his head. Monchi Alfaro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Javier Rios in the 13th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Antonio Carranza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Monchi Alfaro was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. Christian Palma kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the match, Azuero F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Alejandro Villalobos came free, but Monchi Alfaro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Javier Rios succeeded in the game's 22nd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Antonio Carranza struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Monchi Alfaro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nuevo Guararé. Monchi Alfaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonio Carranza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antonio Carranza struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Monchi Alfaro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nuevo Guararé. The audience was convinced that Javier Rios's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Monchi Alfaro was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. Monchi Alfaro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Carranza in the 35th minute of play. When Nuevo Guararé's Javier Rios in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Azuero F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Antonio Carranza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Javier Rios had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Javier Rios in the 47th minute of play forced Azuero F.C.'s goalkeeper Monchi Alfaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half Nuevo Guararé were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Andres Pinilla made a kick off. Antonio Carranza took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Monchi Alfaro. Monchi Alfaro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. 58 minutes into the match, Javier Rios dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Monchi Alfaro, 0-3. With a little luck, Azuero F.C.'s Monchi Alfaro got control of the ball when Antonio Carranza tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 66 minutes, Javier Rios made it 0-4 with a short kick to the right side. Azuero F.C.'s Monchi Alfaro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 69th minute of the match, Javier Rios tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Monchi Alfaro saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. A hard shot 71 in the game by Javier Rios from a close distance when the talented Monchi Alfaro managed to make a qualified save. Azuero F.C.'s players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Javier Rios in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Monchi Alfaro saved Azuero F.C. from getting behind. Azuero F.C.'s goalkeeper couldn't reach when Javier Rios 81 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-5. Nuevo Guararé's Antonio Carranza got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Monchi Alfaro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antonio Carranza in the 85th minute. Andres Pinilla kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. With a little luck, Azuero F.C.'s Monchi Alfaro got control of the ball when Antonio Carranza tried to sneak it across the goal line. Monchi Alfaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Javier Rios, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nuevo Guararé's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.