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Sajalices
Spectators: 6792 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. David Zambrano started the match with the kick off. If Antonio Espino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pedro Gutierrez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 8 minutes into the match, Monte Lirio's Pedro Gutierrez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Elias Alfaro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. David Zambrano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Elias Alfaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 13th minute, Romel Oberto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 16th match minute, Sajalices F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romel Oberto to maneuver through the defense. Pedro Gutierrez 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Zambrano in the 29th minute of play forced Sajalices F.C.'s goalkeeper Elias Alfaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomás De Diego in the 30th minute of play forced Sajalices F.C.'s goalkeeper Elias Alfaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers David Zambrano in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elias Alfaro saved Sajalices F.C. from getting behind. Romel Oberto kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Pedro Gutierrez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elias Alfaro having to interfere. Elias Alfaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Gutierrez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Antonio Espino to make the kick off. In the 52ndth minute of the game David Zambrano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sajalices F.C.'s Elias Alfaro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pedro Gutierrez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elias Alfaro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. Andrés Torrijos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Espino, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. David Zambrano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Elias Alfaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Romel Oberto during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Sajalices F.C.'s Romel Oberto got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Elias Alfaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Zambrano, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. If Antonio Espino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Monte Lirio booed when Sajalices F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Dely didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elias Alfaro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of David Zambrano's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. When Monte Lirio's David Zambrano in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sajalices F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Fernando Dely kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. In the 87th minute of the match Andres Orozco sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Andrés Torrijos skillfully saved the ball. Jose Mendoza's late challenge caught a Sajalices F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jose Mendoza helped the player get up and apologised. After 88 played minutes Monte Lirio got a freekick which was hit by Jose Mendoza. Fernando Dely struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Andrés Torrijos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sajalices F.C.. After 94 played minutes Monte Lirio got a freekick which was hit by Tomás De Diego. Monte Lirio's Andrés Torrijos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rigoberto Batista in the 96th minute of play. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.