Challenge

La Fabrica de Sueños
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Medero Nadal got the match started through his kick off. VALPICA C.F.'s Rodrigo Ramos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Axel Tasis in the 4th minute of play. In the 10th minute Tavio Rienda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adolfo Carro in the 11th minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Adolfo Carro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Benito Sanz, 1-0. In the 18th minute, Aaron Alcocer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aaron Alcocer hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Eliseo Noboa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With his leg Benito Sanz managed to avoid a goal in the 28thth minute, when VALPICA C.F.'s Medero Nadal fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. VALPICA C.F.'s Tavio Rienda got a good chance for a goal in the 35th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 37 minutes, Eliseo Noboa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Costa Rica and the VALPICA C.F. players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 37th minute, Eliseo Noboa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, VALPICA C.F.'s Cipriano Lastras got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Juan Rubio during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 44th minute, Juan Rubio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Medero Nadal's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Benito Sanz firmly grabbed it by the left post. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Axel Tasis made a kick off. In the 51st match minute, Costa Rica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lautaro Puig to maneuver through the defense. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Carro, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Benito Sanz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Medero Nadal, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. In the 57th minute Tavio Rienda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benito Sanz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Costa Rica's Benito Sanz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tavio Rienda in the 60th minute of play. During the 67th minute of the match Cipriano Lastras completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Cipriano Lastras a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to VALPICA C.F. getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Cipriano Lastras hit a great ball. Rodrigo Ramos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alan Moruga in the 69th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adolfo Carro in the 81st minute of play forced Costa Rica's goalkeeper Benito Sanz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Goren Barba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Tavio Rienda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 89 minutes into the match, Costa Rica's goal looked a bit too open when Adolfo Carro came free, but Benito Sanz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tavio Rienda struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Benito Sanz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VALPICA C.F.. There was no doubt that VALPICA C.F. were the better team. VALPICA C.F.'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.