U23 League

Santiago Guatemala
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon 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. The supporters of Águilas Poblanas booed when Real Madrid de Guatemala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Sifon didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Águilas Poblanas booed when Real Madrid de Guatemala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sasho Inkyov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexander Torres kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Sílvio Luiz Goiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benigno Froila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carmelo Sifon in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fabricio Stephen, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Fabricio Stephen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolás Guerrero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benigno Froila's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sílvio Luiz Goiano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Fabricio Stephen was out of position in the 38 minute of play, and Cristian Santamaria capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Cristian Santamaria really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Águilas Poblanas's zone, Nicolás Guerrero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabricio Stephen came out of the goal and Nicolás Guerrero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Águilas Poblanas's Saturnino Venceslas was substituted for Benigno Froila. The wind increased when Saturnino Venceslas made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmelo Sifon in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabricio Stephen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Águilas Poblanas's Fabricio Stephen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Anaya in the 55th minute of play. In the 55th match minute, Águilas Poblanas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Osoro to maneuver through the defense. 57 minutes into the match, Águilas Poblanas's goal looked a bit too open when Carmelo Sifon came free, but Fabricio Stephen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabricio Stephen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmelo Sifon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carmelo Sifon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Fabricio Stephen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 68th minute, Benicio Palben hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabricio Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carmelo Sifon, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. In the 80th minute, Saturnino Venceslas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Saturnino Venceslas charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saturnino Venceslas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Águilas Poblanas's Leonardo Estavan got a free kick in the 89th minute. In the 89th minute, Carmelo Sifon made a precise shot to the right of Fabricio Stephen. Águilas Poblanas's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Fabricio Stephen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmelo Sifon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carmelo Sifon in the 94th minute of play forced Águilas Poblanas's goalkeeper Fabricio Stephen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 95 played minutes Águilas Poblanas got a freekick which was hit by Benicio Palben.