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Spectators: 7948 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 100) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Saul Lima made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the game, Ismael Alferez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Motagua's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave South Woodham Ferrers FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Motagua's Ismael Alferez got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Eraldo Díaz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Hidalgo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francisco Gallegos having to interfere. Pedro Hidalgo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francisco Gallegos having to interfere. After having played for 16 minutes, Eraldo Díaz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Motagua's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eraldo Díaz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Pedro Hidalgo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Efren Barrera hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. If Henry Galdamez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Motagua booed when South Woodham Ferrers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victorino Escalante didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Eraldo Díaz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Motagua's supporters rose to their feet, but Eraldo Díaz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Francisco Gallegos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Henry Galdamez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Saul Lima received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Manuel Alfaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manuel Alfaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Saul Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eraldo Díaz was the one to do the kick off. Henry Galdamez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to South Woodham Ferrers FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Saul Talia hit a great ball. South Woodham Ferrers FC's Francisco Gallegos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ovidio Figueroa in the 54th minute of play. Manuel Alfaro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Henry Galdamez in the 58th minute. 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by Motagua's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rudy Espindola was slow to take the kick. During this time South Woodham Ferrers FC's players had a chance to rest. South Woodham Ferrers FC's Emerson Madariaga was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Manuel Alfaro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 63 minutes into the game, Saul Lima recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Manuel Alfaro. Saul Lima showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eraldo Díaz in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francisco Gallegos saved South Woodham Ferrers FC from getting behind. 70 minutes into the match, Pedro Hidalgo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Francisco Gallegos. South Woodham Ferrers FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pedro Hidalgo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Pedro Hidalgo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 78 minutes, Pedro Hidalgo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Motagua's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pedro Hidalgo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ismael Alferez was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 80 minutes had been played. After a rather tough play, Motagua's Ismael Alferez got a free kick in the 81st minute. 85 minutes into the game, Jorge Meza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Motagua's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave South Woodham Ferrers FC the free kick. 92 minutes into the match, Saul Lima notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of Motagua's Manuel Alfaro. Manuel Alfaro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.