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Match Report
Esterillos
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) With a little luck, La Cruz's Chico Hurtado got control of the ball when Guillermo Ulate tried to sneak it across the goal line. Chico Hurtado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guido Thome, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Lucas Santamaria might have been able to make a better finish in the 12th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pancho Guardia. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lucas Santamaria ran back to his position shaking his head. La Cruz's Chico Hurtado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guido Thome in the 21st minute of play. Alex Sanchez kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. If Lucas Santamaria had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lucas Santamaria's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pancho Guardia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Chico Hurtado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guido Thome, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When La Cruz's Benito Madrigal in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Esterillos's goalie prevented a goal. 35 minutes into the match, La Cruz's goalkeeper Chico Hurtado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Guillermo Ulate. Guillermo Ulate who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Chico Hurtado when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Chico Hurtado made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Guillermo Ulate sent off a good shot on target. In the 48th minute, Guillermo Ulate made a precise shot to the right of Chico Hurtado. La Cruz's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.
The supporters of Esterillos booed when La Cruz was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maikol Talamanca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Guido Thome fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Hurtado having to interfere. 58 minutes into the game, Lucas Santamaria cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Pancho Guardia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Guido Thome fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Hurtado having to interfere. When Anacleto Lizano fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Esterillos's protests and gave Anacleto Lizano a yellow card for diving instead. Anacleto Lizano kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Guido Thome's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Chico Hurtado was relentless in the 75th minute of the game. Guillermo Ulate sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Guillermo Ulate's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Chico Hurtado was relentless in the 82nd minute of the game. Guido Thome received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Chico Hurtado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Buenaventura Lankaster kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After having played for 87 minutes, Guillermo Ulate managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Esterillos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Guillermo Ulate was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Guillermo Ulate fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Hurtado having to interfere. After having played for 98 minutes, Guillermo Ulate managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Esterillos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Guillermo Ulate was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Esterillos players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.
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