League

Estadio Sparta
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 8000, Seating: 2100, VIP seats: 200) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leonel Chavarria took the kick off in the first half of the match. Beto Alfaro kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 6 minutes, Emilio Maldonado successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Grecia Futbol Club's Nacho Molina was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Emilio Maldonado in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Beto Alfaro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 15th minute, Reiner Talamanca made a precise shot to the right of Emilio Maldonado. Real Rosario Central's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Emilio Maldonado stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Reiner Talamanca's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Keylor Arroyo hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. When Leonel Chavarria came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Real Rosario Central fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Leonel Chavarria couldn't finish the play. Emilio Maldonado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reiner Talamanca, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Nacho Acuña came free with the goalkeeper in the 30th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Emilio Maldonado could save by the left post. Nacho Acuñas short, quick shot in the 32ndth minute got Emilio Maldonado to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonel Chavarria in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emiliano Victoro saved Grecia Futbol Club from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonel Chavarria in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emiliano Victoro saved Grecia Futbol Club from getting behind. Emilio Maldonado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reiner Talamanca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Beto Alfaro fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Rosario Central's protests and gave Beto Alfaro a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Grecia Futbol Club booed when Real Rosario Central was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Beto Alfaro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd match minute, Real Rosario Central was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ismael Mena to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the match, Nacho Acuña notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Real Rosario Central's Emilio Maldonado. Emilio Maldonado was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Emiliano Victoro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Chavarria, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nacho Acuña to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Real Rosario Central was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Pinto to maneuver through the defense. Emilio Maldonado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nacho Acuña in the 52nd minute of the match. 53 minutes into the match, Grecia Futbol Club's goalkeeper Emiliano Victoro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dennis Guevara. If Reiner Talamanca had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dennis Guevara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Emiliano Victoro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Beto Alfaro got free with Emiliano Victoro in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 66thth minute of the game Reiner Talamanca who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Rosario Central's Emilio Maldonado was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 74th minute, Luis Pinto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Grecia Futbol Club booed when Real Rosario Central was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis Pinto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Franklin Calderon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Emilio Maldonado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emilio Maldonado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Franklin Calderon, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. After a rather tough play, Grecia Futbol Club's Nacho Molina got a free kick in the 85th minute. 87 minutes into the game, Grecia Futbol Club's Franklin Calderon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emilio Maldonado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. Real Rosario Central's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.