U23 League

Santiago Guatemala
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carmelo Sifon kicked off to start the match. After 3 played minutes Pepsi Fuchibol Clu got a freekick which was hit by Ordono Abaurre. With a little luck, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's Israel Peña got control of the ball when Carmelo Sifon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jerrold Abella's late challenge caught a Real Madrid de Guatemala's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jerrold Abella helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Pepsi Fuchibol Clu getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Jerrold Abella hit a great ball. In the 10th match minute, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fidel Abaurre to maneuver through the defense. Israel Peña showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carmelo Sifon in the 11th minute of the match. After 11 minutes, Carmelo Sifon made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's Israel Peña tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Israel Peña was out of position in the 19 minute of play, and Anselmo Nazario capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Anselmo Nazario really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. When Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalie prevented a goal. Nicolás Guerrero charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nicolás Guerrero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nicolás Guerrero kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 27th minute, Fidel Abaurre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute, Real Madrid de Guatemala's Cristian Santamaria ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Israel Peña. Israel Peña yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Santamaria in the 38th minute of play forced Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Israel Peña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th minute, Carmelo Sifon reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Israel Peña. The goal made the score 4-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and César Melgarejo made a kick off. The audience was convinced that Nicolás Guerrero's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Israel Peña was relentless in the 52nd minute of the game. When Cosme Abecia fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's protests and gave Cosme Abecia a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Real Madrid de Guatemala booed when Pepsi Fuchibol Clu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cosme Abecia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Israel Peña made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolás Guerrero in the 59th minute of play. Leopoldo Noyola hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Cosme Abecia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 63rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Sílvio Luiz Goiano. Real Madrid de Guatemala's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 67 played minutes Pepsi Fuchibol Clu got a freekick which was hit by Cosme Abecia. Jorge Abar hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Carmelo Sifon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Israel Peña having to make a save. Israel Peña 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 68th minute. Israel Peña showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Santamaria, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. 77 minutes into the match, Cristian Santamaria notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's Israel Peña. Israel Peña was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Real Madrid de Guatemala getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Carmelo Sifon hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Cristian Santamaria managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Madrid de Guatemala's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Santamaria was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Israel Peña breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 84 minutes into the match, Carmelo Sifon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Israel Peña. Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Carmelo Sifon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. After a defensive mix-up in Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's zone, Nicolás Guerrero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Israel Peña 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. 89 minutes into the game, Real Madrid de Guatemala's Nicolás Guerrero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Israel Peña made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0. 94 minutes into the game, Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Israel Peña made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Real Madrid de Guatemala had won after a very even match.