League

El Campeador Arena
Spectators: 7886 (Terracing: 5915, Seating: 1814, VIP seats: 157) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Brian Montealegre made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd match minute, Alajuela AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brian Montealegre to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute Brian Montealegre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abel Lankaster saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Alajuela AFC's Celso Elizondo got a free kick in the 12th minute. Herberto Aguilar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benvide Fonticoba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Deportivo El Cid booed when Alajuela AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brian Montealegre didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benvide Fonticoba blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arsenio Huertas having to make a save. In the 28th match minute, Deportivo El Cid was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sidney Downes to maneuver through the defense. 30 minutes into the match, Leopoldo Matos notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Alajuela AFC's Arsenio Huertas. Arsenio Huertas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jaime Lehman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Leopoldo Matos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benvide Fonticoba in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arsenio Huertas saved Alajuela AFC from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Frank Chavarria during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 54 played minutes Alajuela AFC got a freekick which was hit by Frank Chavarria. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Brian Montealegre in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abel Lankaster prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Alajuela AFC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Minor Osorio hit a great ball. In the 77th minute Deportivo El Cid were awarded a corner. Sidney Downes went to the cornerflag to take it. After 77 played minutes Alajuela AFC got a freekick which was hit by Jaime Lehman. With a little luck, Deportivo El Cid's Abel Lankaster got control of the ball when Jaime Lehman tried to sneak it across the goal line. 84 minutes into the game, Nino Rivera threw the ball into play from the sideline. Deportivo El Cid's Drew Alderson quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Drew Alderson in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arsenio Huertas saved Alajuela AFC from getting behind. Benvide Fonticoba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Inocencio Eyague received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Arsenio Huertas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arsenio Huertas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benvide Fonticoba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Deportivo El Cid's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.