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Kesgrave
Spectators: 6779 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jhalmar Aguilar got the match started through his kick off. The audience was convinced that Jhalmar Aguilar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Deris Gallardo was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. 4 minutes into the game, Andrés Guzman cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Abraham Pimentel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kesgrave FC's Deris Gallardo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jhalmar Aguilar in the 10th minute of play. Deris Gallardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jhalmar Aguilar, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 12 minutes into the game, Roberto Barraza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Whiteley AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kesgrave FC the free kick. After 13 played minutes Whiteley AFC got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Barraza. Selvin Meza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Deris Gallardo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Andrés Guzman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Abraham Pimentel made a huge save. Through an outstanding action, after 24 minutes, Abraham Pimentel successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ricardo Vinosis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 34 minutes into the match, Whiteley AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Vinosis came free, but Abraham Pimentel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zelvin Rodriguez hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. After having played for 38 minutes, Ricardo Vinosis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kesgrave FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricardo Vinosis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Andrés Guzman in the 43rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abraham Pimentel, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ricardo Vinosis to make the kick off. If Jhalmar Aguilar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 62ndth minute of the game Jhalmar Aguilar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kesgrave FC's Deris Gallardo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Deris Gallardo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jhalmar Aguilar's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ricardo Vinosis in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abraham Pimentel saved Whiteley AFC from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Selvin Meza got free with Deris Gallardo in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Deris Gallardo was out of position in the 67 minute of play, and Jhalmar Aguilar capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jhalmar Aguilar really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. 72 minutes into the match, Whiteley AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Andrés Guzman came free, but Abraham Pimentel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 75th minute, Esteban Cruz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ricardo Vinosis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abraham Pimentel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jhalmar Aguilar in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Deris Gallardo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Selvin Meza might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Deris Gallardo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Selvin Meza ran back to his position shaking his head. After a defensive mix-up in Whiteley AFC's zone, Andrés Guzman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abraham Pimentel came out of the goal and Andrés Guzman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Selvin Meza got free with Deris Gallardo in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Deris Gallardo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jhalmar Aguilar in the 96th minute of play. Kesgrave FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.