League

Marlow Stadium
Spectators: 6831 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1831, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Max Cerna started the match with the kick off. Esteban Pacheco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pablo Barreto's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Arnoldo Hernández managed to get in a good position for a shot. Marlow United's supporters rose to their feet, but Arnoldo Hernández was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Alvarenga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marlow United's Max Cerna got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 13th minute, Arnoldo Hernández 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. Patricio Oporto kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. In the 22nd match minute, Marlow United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Osorio to maneuver through the defense. Futbol Club Astros's Ricardo Pérez couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Marlow United. Carmelo Barreto took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Esteban Pacheco. Esteban Pacheco dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 29thth minute of the game Carmelo Barreto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marlow United's Esteban Pacheco was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Carmelo Barreto charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carmelo Barreto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 31 played minutes Futbol Club Astros got a freekick which was hit by Carmelo Barreto. When Marlow United's Max Cerna in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Futbol Club Astros's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd minute, Rudy Verdugo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 39th minute, Arnoldo Hernández 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yasir Toledano during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 40 played minutes Futbol Club Astros got a freekick which was hit by Yasir Toledano. Esteban Pacheco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo Barreto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Carmelo Barreto stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pablo Barreto got free with Esteban Pacheco in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 57th match minute, Marlow United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yasir Huezo to maneuver through the defense. Carmelo Barreto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Carmelo Barreto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Esteban Pacheco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 77 played minutes Marlow United got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Fernandez. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Max Cerna in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrique Alvarenga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Max Cerna managed to get in a good position for a shot. Marlow United's supporters rose to their feet, but Max Cerna was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Alvarenga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Enrique Alvarenga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Max Cerna in the 88th minute of play. In the 90th minute of the match, Carmelo Barreto tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Esteban Pacheco saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The supporters of Marlow United booed when Futbol Club Astros was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Barreto didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 95th minute, Patricio Oporto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Esteban Pacheco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pablo Barreto in the 97th minute. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.