Challenge

Est Rommel Fernández
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Berganza kicked off to start the match. Remigio Joanes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Berganza in the 3rd minute of the match. 7 minutes into the match, Falckner FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Remigio Joanes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Remigio Joanes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute, Aaron Barrios hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Urbez in the 12th minute of play. After 14 played minutes Falckner FC got a freekick which was hit by Cecilio Tano. The long shot by Abraham Alguacil in the 15th minute really tested Remigio Joanes's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 18 minutes into the match, Falckner FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Remigio Joanes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Tomas Berganza kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Remigio Joanes. That made the score 1-0 in the 20 minute of play. 24 minutes into the game, Alejandro Falcke was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Falckner FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Panama the free kick. Alejandro Falcke kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isidoro Sarmiento got free with Remigio Joanes in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 28th minute Alfonso Lluis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, Isidoro Sarmiento recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Remigio Joanes. Isidoro Sarmiento showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Dylan Sarmiento's late challenge caught a Falckner FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dylan Sarmiento helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Panama's Dylan Sarmiento got a free kick in the 35th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aaron Barrios during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Aaron Barrios kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silverio Mazuste in the 38th minute of play. Panama's Marcos Cotilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Urbez in the 43rd minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jonas Urbez to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Isidoro Sarmiento notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Falckner FC's Remigio Joanes. Remigio Joanes was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonas Urbez got free with Marcos Cotilla in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Isidoro Sarmiento managed to get in a good position for a shot. Panama's supporters rose to their feet, but Isidoro Sarmiento was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Remigio Joanes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonas Urbez in the 61st minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 71 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ivan Reynardo. Matthew Garrido charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Matthew Garrido the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 73 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Matthew Garrido. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luis Filipo in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcos Cotilla saved Panama from getting behind. In the 76th minute Alfonso Lluis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Panama's Marcos Cotilla proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Panama from getting a goal against them. Jonas Urbez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Marcos Cotilla made a huge save. Felix Belmiro's late challenge caught a Panama's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felix Belmiro helped the player get up and apologised. In the 80th minute, Felix Belmiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 81stth minute of the game Tomas Berganza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Falckner FC's Remigio Joanes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Falckner FC's Ivan Reynardo got a free kick in the 82nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abraham Alguacil in the 83rd minute of play forced Falckner FC's goalkeeper Remigio Joanes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfonso Lluis in the 88th minute of play forced Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 89 minutes into the match, Panama's goalkeeper Marcos Cotilla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jonas Urbez. Alfonso Lluis hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Panama's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.