League

La Caldera
Spectators: 7381 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 25) Quirós's Telmo Granja 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. When Quirós's Telmo Granja in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Los Picantes's goalie prevented a goal. Victoriano Millrick scored 1-0 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Abel Solustiano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Los Picantes's Esteban Ovando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Telmo Granja in the 16th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Desiderio Mede got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Esteban Ovando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Telmo Granja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 23 minutes into the match, Quirós's goalkeeper Abel Solustiano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Victoriano Millrick. After some careless play in the Quirós defense, Victoriano Millrick kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Abel Solustiano. The Quirós fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Abel Solustiano should have stopped the shot. Esteban Ovando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desiderio Mede in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 34th minute, Desiderio Mede made a precise shot to the right of Esteban Ovando. Los Picantes's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. In the 37th minute Israel Bernabel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abel Solustiano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th minute, Zeledon Resto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Israel Bernabel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Abel Solustiano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alonzo Montxo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Abel Solustiano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Quirós's Chaba Brahimi got a free kick in the 46th minute. 48 minutes into the game, Los Picantes's Israel Bernabel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abel Solustiano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Israel Bernabel to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Telmo Granja in the 57th minute of play forced Los Picantes's goalkeeper Esteban Ovando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chaba Brahimi hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Israel Bernabel in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abel Solustiano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 80th minute Desiderio Mede shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Esteban Ovando saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Prudencio Mannie hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Hugo Luz hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Esteban Ovando was out of position in the 90 minute of play, and Prudencio Mannie capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Prudencio Mannie really showed his touch with that goal: 4-2. 94 minutes into the match, Quirós's Telmo Granja sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Esteban Ovando narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 97th match minute, Quirós was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelo Derwin to maneuver through the defense. Los Picantes were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Quirós for a fine match.