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Stretford
Spectators: 6807 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1807, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jairo Erazo got the match started through his kick off. After having played for 9 minutes, Ricardo Vinosis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kesgrave FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricardo Vinosis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 10th minute, Omar Amaya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Kesgrave FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Andrés Guzman hit a great ball. The Kesgrave FC fans' excitement grew in the 27th match minute when Kesgrave FC's Andrés Guzman looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Deris Gallardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jairo Erazo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Omar Amaya sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Deris Gallardo was out of position in the 43 minute of play, and Henry Figueroa capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Henry Figueroa really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. When Kesgrave FC's Andrés Guzman in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stretford AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half Kesgrave FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ricardo Vinosis to make the kick off. In the 54th match minute, Kesgrave FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jhonnatan Ramos to maneuver through the defense. In the 59th minute Stretford AFC were awarded a corner. Hugo Bonilla went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Stretford AFC's Hugo Bonilla to fire away a dangerous shot which Deris Gallardo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 59 minutes, Jhonnatan Ramos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kesgrave FC and the Stretford AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Emiliano Monzon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ricardo Vinosis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 70th match minute, Stretford AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Omar Amaya to maneuver through the defense. Henry Figueroa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 82 minutes of play Kesgrave FC's Jhonnatan Ramos was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Stretford AFC booed when Kesgrave FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jhonnatan Ramos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Henry Figueroa scored 2-2 in the 84th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Deris Gallardo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Andrés Guzman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Emiliano Monzon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.