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Chiriquí Grande
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Moisés Sánchez made the kick off and thus started the match. After a defensive mix-up in Chiriquí Grande F.C.'s zone, Ramón Gonzalez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joe Escalona came out of the goal and Ramón Gonzalez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Felix Quiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Moisés Sánchez, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. A collision led to Finca Blanco F.C. getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Joe Trejos hit a great ball. Max Chavez hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. After having played for 13 minutes, Moisés Sánchez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chiriquí Grande F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Moisés Sánchez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ramón Gonzalez came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the Finca Blanco F.C. 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 Ramón Gonzalez couldn't finish the play. Felix Quiros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alejandro Arias in the 27th minute. Alejandro Arias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felix Quiros having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Moisés Sánchez in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Quiros prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 46 minutes, Moisés Sánchez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chiriquí Grande F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Moisés Sánchez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard shot 48 in the game by Alejandro Arias from a close distance when the talented Felix Quiros managed to make a qualified save. Finca Blanco F.C.'s players were relieved. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ramón Gonzalez to strike the kick off in the second half. Rafael De Diego charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael De Diego the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Rafael De Diego hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 66th match minute, Chiriquí Grande F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Quiros to maneuver through the defense. Felix Quiros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moisés Sánchez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 89th minute, Ramón Gonzalez fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. After 91 played minutes Ramón Gonzalez rounded Chiriquí Grande F.C.'s defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-1. Ramón Gonzalez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Joe Escalona tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Moisés Sánchez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Finca Blanco F.C.'s supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.