Official Cup

Macano
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hector Escobar took the kick off in the first half of the match. 5 minutes into the match, SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC's goalkeeper Rene Santamaria had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hector Escobar. After 9 played minutes SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC got a freekick which was hit by Benito Jarquin. In the 10th match minute, Vego F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Ramos to maneuver through the defense. In the 12thth minute of the game Valentin Heredia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vego F.C.'s Germán Burgos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC booed when Vego F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Garcia didn't get a good kick on the ball. When SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC's Valentin Heredia in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vego F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mario Herrera during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mario Herrera hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. In the 23rdth minute of the game Valentin Heredia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vego F.C.'s Germán Burgos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 26 minutes, Valentin Heredia made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Vego F.C.'s Germán Burgos tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Germán Burgos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rigoberto Pinto in the 30th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valentin Heredia in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Germán Burgos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 35 played minutes SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC got a freekick which was hit by Leonel Guadamuz. Felipe Ramos hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Germán Burgos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Heredia in the 39th minute of the match. During the 41st minute of the match Mario Herrera completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Mario Herrera a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Mario Herrera hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Vego F.C.'s Germán Burgos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rigoberto Pinto in the 42nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valentin Heredia in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Germán Burgos saved Vego F.C. from getting behind. 46 minutes into the match, Vego F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Heredia came free, but Germán Burgos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Garcia in the 53rd minute of play forced SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC's goalkeeper Rene Santamaria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benito Jarquin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rene Santamaria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Henriguez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edgardo Henriguez's late challenge caught a SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edgardo Henriguez helped the player get up and apologised. Valentin Heredia who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 65thth minute tested the skills of Germán Burgos when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 66 minutes into the match, Vego F.C.'s goalkeeper Germán Burgos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Milan Antoš. In the 71st minute of the match, Rigoberto Pinto tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Germán Burgos saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Hector Escobar kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. In the 73rd minute, Hector Escobar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hector Escobar during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th match minute, Vego F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hector Escobar to maneuver through the defense. Tito Bonilla's shot from long distance in the 84th minute was not bad at all, but Vego F.C.'s Germán Burgos knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. Germán Burgos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentin Heredia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 93 played minutes SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC got a freekick which was hit by Milan Antoš. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Edgardo Henriguez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Vego F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Edgardo Henriguez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rene Santamaria breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. SPORTING SAN JOSÉ FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.