Challenge

Staples Mariachi
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Mariachi FC's Zavier Reveco started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcos Arbieto got free with Marcos Cotilla in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rainerio Tassara came free with the goalkeeper in the 5th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marcos Cotilla could save by the left post. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zelipe Beca, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Arbieto in the 17th minute of play. Marcos Cotilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcos Arbieto, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. When Miguel Miralles fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Panama's protests and gave Miguel Miralles a yellow card for diving instead. In the 18th match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Miralles to maneuver through the defense. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeraldo Duñabeitia in the 19th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Mariachi FC's zone, Tomas Berganza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lorencio Atienza came out of the goal and Tomas Berganza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Mariachi FC getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Cristiano Ayala hit a great ball. When Tomas Berganza came up free with the goalie in the 23rd minute, the Panama fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tomas Berganza couldn't finish the play. Tomas Berganza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lorencio Atienza having to interfere. Rainerio Tassara's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marcos Cotilla firmly grabbed it by the left post. The supporters of Panama booed when Mariachi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zelipe Beca didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 39 minutes of play, Mariachi FC's Zavier Reveco made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marcos Cotilla was left in no man's land by his defense there! 45 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zavier Reveco. Lorencio Atienza came out of the goal in the 46th minute to try and stop a shot by Panama's Isidoro Sarmiento. But to his dismay, Isidoro Sarmiento quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1.

52 minutes into the game, one of Mariachi FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Lorencio Atienza had in the 54thth minute some difficulties stopping Abraham Alguacil's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Lorencio Atienza came out of the goal in the 54th minute to try and stop a shot by Panama's Abraham Alguacil. But to his dismay, Abraham Alguacil quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rainerio Tassara in the 57th minute of the match. When Mariachi FC's Rainerio Tassara in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Panama's goalie prevented a goal. After 58 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Alex Cambeiro. Matthew Garrido hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 61st match minute, Mariachi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeraldo Duñabeitia to maneuver through the defense. Isidoro Sarmiento struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Lorencio Atienza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panama. A collision led to Panama getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Isidoro Sarmiento hit a great ball. If Marcos Arbieto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Panama's Abraham Alguacil got a free kick in the 77th minute. With a little luck, Mariachi FC's Lorencio Atienza got control of the ball when Isidoro Sarmiento tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 82 minutes, Abraham Alguacil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Panama's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abraham Alguacil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marcos Cotilla came out of the goal in the 85th minute to try and stop a shot by Mariachi FC's Zelipe Beca. But to his dismay, Zelipe Beca quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Miguel Miralles scored 2-3 in the 89th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Lorencio Atienza, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Panama walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.