Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Atenas where Atenas de San Carlos play host to Central Español. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atenas de San Carlos are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Central Español appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Beltran.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atenas de San Carlos get the match underway!
2.52
Curtis Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alvaro Diaz comfortably smothers it!
3.49
With imagination, Alvaro Davila plays the ball forward to Francisco Siri Calderon. Francisco Siri Calderon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Guerrero. Sixto Guerrero shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.54
Lloyd Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.10
Jordon Jenkins flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.43
Daniel Herrera catches Alvaro Davila on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alvaro Davila stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.19
Curtis Hall threads the ball through to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.00
Curtis Hall threads the ball through to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Ken King. Ken King whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alvaro Diaz. Excellent save.
15.22
Curtis Hall threads the ball through to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Ken King. Ken King rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Alvaro Davila.
16.44
It's a corner kick. Lloyd Reyes loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alvaro Diaz scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
20.18
Curtis Hall sees space and advances. Curtis Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.40
Davi Junior flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Peralta collects the pass. Pablo Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Jean Guerrero who takes it down. Jean Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Ken King. Ken King outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atenas de San Carlos!
36.58
Jordon Jenkins sees Ken King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ken King shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.36
With great vision, Faustino Roman plays the ball forward to Jordon Jenkins. Jordon Jenkins makes a probing pass to Ken King. Ken King shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
40.52
Faustino Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Curtis Hall. Curtis Hall makes a probing pass to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Ken King. Ken King gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Alvaro Davila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Siri Calderon. Francisco Siri Calderon makes a simple pass to Francisco Esquivel. Francisco Esquivel lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Mora. Marcos Mora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atenas de San Carlos appear unchanged since the first half. Central Español also appear unchanged since the first half. The Central Español players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Central Español kick off the second half!
47.40
Pablo Peralta passes the ball forward to Ken King. Ken King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alvaro Trejo.
49.01
Jordon Jenkins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jordon Jenkins lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.19
Central Español have made a substitution with Peter Gil replacing Francisco Siri Calderon .
65.10
Peter Gil comes in with a late challenge on Lloyd Reyes. The referee calls over Peter Gil and shows him a yellow card! Lloyd Reyes runs off the knock.
67.38
Davi Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peralta. Pablo Peralta kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.24
Xavier De Souza makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier De Souza darts forward. Xavier De Souza knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Guerrero. With a superhuman jump, Jean Guerrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
77.42
Central Español have made a substitution with Randy Meredith replacing Alvaro Davila .
79.40
Isaac Roberts sees Sixto Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Guerrero plays a one-two with Francisco Esquivel and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sixto Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.41
Randy Meredith threads a neat ball through to Isaac Roberts. Isaac Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Guerrero. Sixto Guerrero advances inside the box! Sixto Guerrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mario Banguera had no chance!! Goal for Central Español!
85.18
Curtis Hall threads a neat ball through to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera shoots from distance. Good keeping from Alvaro Diaz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.47
Lloyd Reyes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Peter Gil reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.35
Pablo Peralta knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Guerrero. Jean Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alvaro Diaz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Jordon Jenkins hits a low pass to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonçalo Roque Junior.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
7
2
Shots on Target
13
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
18.2%
42.4%
39.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Guerrero of Atenas de San Carlos

Match Ratings
1.Mario Banguera (GK)
6
2.Davi Junior (DEF)
6
3.Xavier De Souza (DEF)
6
4.Faustino Roman (DEF)
6
5.Lloyd Reyes (MID)
6
6.Jordon Jenkins (MID)
7
7.Curtis Hall (MID)
7
8.Pablo Peralta (MID)
6
9.Daniel Herrera (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
10.Ken King (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Jean Guerrero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gustavo Nieto (ATT)
0
13.Gianni Vargas (DEF)
0
14.Fabian Renteria (DEF)
0