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Marlow Park
Spectators: 7000 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when David Canales kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, Ramon Barragan notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Marlow AFC's Milton Hidalgo. Milton Hidalgo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 8 minutes into the match, Richmond City's Milton Bustamante sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Milton Hidalgo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Milton Hidalgo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ramon Barragan, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. If Milton Bustamante had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Richmond City's Libardo Duarte got control of the ball when Ramon Nunes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Libardo Duarte was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Canales showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 18 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Marlow AFC's zone, Ramon Barragan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Milton Hidalgo came out of the goal and Ramon Barragan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Victor Carrillo hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Milton Hidalgo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Milton Bustamante in the 27th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Marlow AFC defense, Ramon Barragan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Milton Hidalgo. The Marlow AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Milton Hidalgo should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Milton Bustamante in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Milton Hidalgo saved Marlow AFC from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ramon Barragan in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Milton Hidalgo saved Marlow AFC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Marlow AFC's zone, Milton Bustamante stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Milton Hidalgo came out of the goal and Milton Bustamante tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 44th match minute, Richmond City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Rojas to maneuver through the defense. Libardo Duarte made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ramon Nunes in the 47th minute. The Marlow AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Richmond City were winning 1-2.

The wind increased when Ramon Barragan made the kick off in the second half. Milton Bustamante struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Milton Hidalgo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Richmond City. After a rather tough play, Richmond City's Selvin Parada got a free kick in the 54th minute. In the 62nd minute Ramon Barragan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Milton Hidalgo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Marlow AFC's zone, Ramon Barragan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Milton Hidalgo came out of the goal and Ramon Barragan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 69 minutes, Isaac Boianelli mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Marlow AFC and the Richmond City players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 69 played minutes Marlow AFC got a freekick which was hit by Isaac Boianelli. Milton Hidalgo made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Milton Bustamante sent off a good shot on target. If Milton Bustamante had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Canales in the 76th minute of play forced Richmond City's goalkeeper Libardo Duarte to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 77 played minutes Richmond City got a freekick which was hit by Benji Campos. Milton Hidalgo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ramon Barragan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 88 minutes, David Canales managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marlow AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but David Canales was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Milton Bustamante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. David Canales struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Libardo Duarte didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Marlow AFC. The Marlow AFC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Richmond City were clearly better and deserved to take the win.