League

RW STADIUM
Spectators: 10859 (Terracing: 8146, Seating: 2497, VIP seats: 216) PANTHER BLUE's Benedicto Quirze 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. PANTHER BLUE's Gabe Conejo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinicio Medina in the 5th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Vinicio Medina's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabe Conejo was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. 7 minutes into the match, PUNTARENAS F.C's goalkeeper Virgilio Rojas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benedicto Quirze. After 9 minutes PUNTARENAS F.C's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Leontin Gurlui who took care of the corner kick. Alfonso Molina made a great header on PANTHER BLUE's corner, it was just that PUNTARENAS F.C's Virgilio Rojas managed to reach the ball for a save. When PUNTARENAS F.C's Julian Gaueko in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PANTHER BLUE's goalie prevented a goal. PUNTARENAS F.C were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after PANTHER BLUE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ricardo Gutxi took the corner. PUNTARENAS F.C's Ricardo Gutxi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Gabe Conejo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpected shot in the 23rd minute by Alfonso Molina got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Gabe Conejo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Macho Madrigal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Vinicio Medina's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabe Conejo was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Julian Gaueko's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabe Conejo was relentless in the 29th minute of the game. In the 32nd minute PANTHER BLUE were awarded a corner. Leontin Gurlui went to the cornerflag to take it. Marco Ureña was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. The supporters of PUNTARENAS F.C booed when PANTHER BLUE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Ureña didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabe Conejo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julian Gaueko in the 40th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vinicio Medina in the 47th minute of play forced PANTHER BLUE's goalkeeper Gabe Conejo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

PUNTARENAS F.C's Ciro Teles was substituted for Adalberto Mata. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Julian Gaueko was the one to do the kick off. Leonel Ortiz hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. 60 minutes into the match, PANTHER BLUE's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Gaueko came free, but Gabe Conejo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benedicto Quirze in the 62nd minute of play forced PUNTARENAS F.C's goalkeeper Virgilio Rojas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. PANTHER BLUE made a substitution. Gogo Lesardo replaced Benedicto Quirze. After 65 played minutes PANTHER BLUE got a freekick which was hit by Benedicto Quirze. PANTHER BLUE's Gabe Conejo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save PANTHER BLUE from getting a goal against them. When PUNTARENAS F.C's Julian Gaueko in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PANTHER BLUE's goalie prevented a goal. 75 minutes into the match, PANTHER BLUE's goalkeeper Gabe Conejo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vinicio Medina. In the 77thth minute of the game Julian Gaueko who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PANTHER BLUE's Gabe Conejo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 82 minutes into the match, PUNTARENAS F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Alfonso Molina came free, but Virgilio Rojas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. PANTHER BLUE made a substitution. Guillermo Bonilla replaced Ion Gómez. PUNTARENAS F.C made a substitution. Chucky Norris replaced Macho Madrigal. PUNTARENAS F.C's Jiang Kun Wei was substituted for Agustin Villalobos. 87 minutes into the match, PANTHER BLUE's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Gaueko came free, but Gabe Conejo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Austin Reaves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabe Conejo having to interfere. Gabe Conejo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Julian Gaueko's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Gabe Conejo made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Vinicio Medina sent off a good shot on target. PUNTARENAS F.C were awarded a corner in the 95th minute after PANTHER BLUE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ricardo Gutxi took the corner. The PUNTARENAS F.C supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing PUNTARENAS F.C would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.