League

Santa Rita Arriba
Spectators: 6780 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 0) Gilberto Posam didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ramón Vergara went, in the 5th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. When Giancarlo Carranza came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Agua Buena 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 Giancarlo Carranza couldn't finish the play. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Santa Rita Arriba F.C.'s goalkeeper Toto Barrera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 17th match minute, Agua Buena was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sergio González to maneuver through the defense. 23 minutes into the game, Luchito Moreno recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gilberto Posam. Luchito Moreno showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Luchito Moreno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gilberto Posam showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luchito Moreno in the 27th minute of the match. When Agua Buena's Giancarlo Carranza in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa Rita Arriba F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Santa Rita Arriba F.C. getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Max Villalaz hit a great ball. 32 minutes into the match, Santa Rita Arriba F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Pérez came free, but Toto Barrera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Emanuel Pérez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 35th match minute, Santa Rita Arriba F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomás Rios to maneuver through the defense. Agua Buena's José Batista couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 38th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Santa Rita Arriba F.C.. Giancarlo Carranza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Toto Barrera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emanuel Pérez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Toto Barrera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Toto Barrera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Giancarlo Carranza, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Emanuel Pérez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Santa Rita Arriba F.C.'s zone, Emanuel Pérez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Toto Barrera came out of the goal and Emanuel Pérez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Agua Buena booed when Santa Rita Arriba F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Quintero didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 61 minutes, Giancarlo Carranza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Agua Buena's supporters crossed their fingers, but Giancarlo Carranza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 63rd minute of the game, José Garcia landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. When Sergio González fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Agua Buena's protests and gave Sergio González a yellow card for diving instead. In the 64th match minute, Agua Buena was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sergio González to maneuver through the defense. Luchito Moreno recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Agua Buena's Gilberto Posam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ramón Vergara in the 72nd minute of play. When Luchito Moreno came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Santa Rita Arriba F.C. 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 Luchito Moreno couldn't finish the play. Toto Barrera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Pérez in the 91st minute of the match. Toto Barrera came out of the goal in the 91st minute to try and stop a shot by Agua Buena's Emanuel Pérez. But to his dismay, Emanuel Pérez quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Santa Rita Arriba F.C.'s fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.