League

J. J. Lezcano
Spectators: 7093 (Terracing: 5429, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Filomeno Ourente started the match with the kick off. Tortugas FC's Froilan Medardo got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alvaro Sarracino kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Virgilio Berto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Jesus Telmo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Virgilio Berto who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 20thth minute tested the skills of Jesus Telmo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Froilan Medardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Maureo having to interfere. The supporters of Tortugas FC booed when Club Recreativo San Jorge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Santana didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Club Recreativo San Jorge's Filomeno Ourente slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jesus Telmo. That made the score 1-0 after 25 minutes of play. Jesus Telmo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Virgilio Berto in the 29th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Tortugas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Filomeno Ourente came free, but Jesus Telmo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roberto Santana struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Jesus Telmo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Recreativo San Jorge. After 36 minutes of play, Tortugas FC's Alvaro Sarracino made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marcos Maureo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Alvaro Sarracino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Maureo having to interfere. The supporters of Club Recreativo San Jorge booed when Tortugas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciriaco Iyan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tortugas FC's Jesus Telmo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filomeno Ourente in the 48th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

After 59 played minutes Alvaro Sarracino rounded Club Recreativo San Jorge's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-2. 64 minutes into the game, Feliberto Cai was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Recreativo San Jorge's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tortugas FC the free kick. In the 64th match minute, Club Recreativo San Jorge was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Feliberto Cai to maneuver through the defense. Mauricio Hotz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 69th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jesus Telmo. Tortugas FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Froilan Medardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Maureo having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Alvaro Sarracino's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcos Maureo was relentless in the 73rd minute of the game. Marcos Maureo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alvaro Sarracino's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. The audience was convinced that Alvaro Sarracino's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcos Maureo was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. After 85 played minutes Club Recreativo San Jorge got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Santana. Froilan Medardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Roberto Santana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 96 minutes, Froilan Medardo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tortugas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Froilan Medardo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Club Recreativo San Jorge supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Tortugas FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Tortugas FC.