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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Stamford Bridge's Ernesto Guzman started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A hard shot 4 in the game by Ivan Escalante from a close distance when the talented Joselito Carrillo managed to make a qualified save. Stamford Bridge's players were relieved. The supporters of Poulton-Le-Fylde United booed when Stamford Bridge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Lara didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ivan Escalante's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Joselito Carrillo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Joselito Carrillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. In the 11th match minute, Poulton-Le-Fylde United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Selvin Villarreal to maneuver through the defense. Januario Díaz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Daniel Duarte having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Poulton-Le-Fylde United's Ivan Escalante slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Joselito Carrillo. That made the score 1-0 after 16 minutes of play. Joselito Carrillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Selvin Villarreal in the 21st minute of the match. Ivan Escalante did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-0 to the left of a surprised Joselito Carrillo 23 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute, Cristian Machado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 27 minutes into the match, Allan Villatoro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Daniel Duarte. Poulton-Le-Fylde United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Allan Villatoro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After having played for 30 minutes, Lorenzo Lara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stamford Bridge's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lorenzo Lara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Stamford Bridge's Ernesto Guzman got a free kick in the 31st minute. 32 minutes into the match, Selvin Villarreal dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Joselito Carrillo, 3-1. Joselito Carrillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Selvin Villarreal in the 37th minute of the match. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Stamford Bridge's goalkeeper Joselito Carrillo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ivan Escalante to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Escalante in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joselito Carrillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Amilcar Morales received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Joselito Carrillo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Ivan Escalante's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Joselito Carrillo was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. Joselito Carrillo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Selvin Villarreal in the 56th minute of play. Joselito Carrillo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ivan Escalante's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Stamford Bridge's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Escalante came free, but Joselito Carrillo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Januario Díaz charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Januario Díaz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Stamford Bridge's Januario Díaz got a free kick in the 59th minute. In the 61st minute, Lorenzo Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 63 minutes, Ivan Escalante made it 4-1 with a short kick to the right side. Stamford Bridge's Joselito Carrillo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ivan Escalante in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joselito Carrillo saved Stamford Bridge from getting behind. During the 67th minute of the match Januario Díaz completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Januario Díaz a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Stamford Bridge getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Januario Díaz hit a great ball. When Poulton-Le-Fylde United's Ivan Escalante in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stamford Bridge's goalie prevented a goal. After 72 minutes, Ivan Escalante made it 5-1 with a short kick to the right side. Stamford Bridge's Joselito Carrillo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ivan Escalante in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joselito Carrillo saved Stamford Bridge from getting behind. After 76 played minutes Stamford Bridge got a freekick which was hit by Ernesto Guzman. Allan Villatoro struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Daniel Duarte didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stamford Bridge. Ivan Escalante blasted a shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Joselito Carrillo having to make a save. Amilcar Morales fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joselito Carrillo having to interfere. In the 85th minute of the match Milton Rodriguez shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joselito Carrillo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Joselito Carrillo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Escalante in the 87th minute of the match. Poulton-Le-Fylde United's Cristian Machado suffered a concussion in the 94th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. Ernesto Guzman's late challenge caught a Poulton-Le-Fylde United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ernesto Guzman helped the player get up and apologised. In the 98thth minute of the game Ivan Escalante who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Stamford Bridge's Joselito Carrillo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Poulton-Le-Fylde United walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.