Welcome to the match between Herediano and Cartago F.C.

1'

Eladio Villanueva showed Salomón Bello a clean set of heels.

Eladio Villanueva squared the ball from the wing, Amando Rojas missed his interception.

Latin Blanco moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Pepe De approached too late to block it.

Well held by Lorenzo Ventura.

2'

Marcio Loyola blocked Chuy Fernandez before Chuy Fernandez attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

3'

Eladio Alvarado span past Salomón Bello.

Eladio Alvarado sprinted past Amando Rojas.

Eladio Alvarado delivered the ball to Eladio Villanueva, Eladio Villanueva trapped the ball nicely before Pepe De could cut it out.

Eladio Villanueva found himself in some space and struck it at goal. Baldomero Ortiz failed to block the shot.

But Eladio Villanueva put it high and wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

5'

Eladio Alvarado took the ball past Marcio Loyola.

Eladio Alvarado knocked a lovely ball for Chucho Alvarado, Chucho Alvarado trapped the ball nicely before Aarón Sala could reach it.

Chucho Alvarado tried to lob it over the keeper but Pepe De cleared the ball to safety.

6'

Chuy Fernandez passed along the floor for Eladio Alvarado to pick it up, Marcio Loyola failed to reach the ball.

Eladio Alvarado surged past Aarón Sala!.

Eladio Alvarado lost the ball to Marcio Loyola's block tackle before Eladio Alvarado tried to pass the ball.

8'

Chuy Fernandez tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Marcio Loyola intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

10'

Chuy Fernandez looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Marcio Loyola showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

11'

Odalis Gaspar flicked the ball over Efraín Hernandez's head !.

Odalis Gaspar used his skill to go past José Abascal.

Odalis Gaspar lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and drove the ball at goal. Baldomero Ortiz approached too late to block it.

Lorenzo Ventura watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

12'

Eladio Alvarado played a great ball for Eladio Villanueva, Eladio Villanueva latched onto the ball before Salomón Bello could cut it out.

Eladio Villanueva got the float cross in from the wing, Amando Rojas couldn't cut it.

Pepe De got above Hermenegildo Villanueva to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

13'

Eladio Alvarado tried to get past Salomón Bello but Salomón Bello didn't allow.

15'

Eladio Alvarado passed along the floor for Chuy Fernandez to pick it up, Salomón Bello couldn't cut it.

Chuy Fernandez did his best to get the ball into the area but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Amando Rojas.

18'

Chuy Fernandez tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Aarón Sala didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Chuy Fernandez put it just over ... A wasted opportunity.

19'

Nicolás Elizondo laid it forward to Chucho Alvarado, Chucho Alvarado latched onto the ball before José Abascal could reach it.

Chucho Alvarado crossed the ball low and hard, Efraín Hernandez missed his interception.

Maximino Torres ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner but Pepe De got himself between the ball and goal.

20'

Chuy Fernandez tried to use his skill to go past Aarón Sala but Aarón Sala blocked Chuy Fernandez in a good, clean tackle.

21'

Fermín Ventura tried to get onto the pass but Marcio Loyola found himself in the way of the ball.

22'

Eladio Alvarado moved the ball forward for Eladio Villanueva, Eladio Villanueva took possession of the ball before Salomón Bello could intercept.

Eladio Villanueva hit the ball from medium range but the shot clattered off Amando Rojas.

23'

Eladio Alvarado took the ball past Salomón Bello.

Eladio Alvarado crossed the ball high over Amando Rojas.

Hermenegildo Villanueva hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Pepe De used his head to clear the ball.

24'

Eladio Villanueva tried to dribble past Amando Rojas but Amando Rojas blocked Eladio Villanueva in a good, clean tackle.

25'

Chuy Fernandez tried to knock a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Marcio Loyola.

26'

Chuy Fernandez attempted to feed the high ball but Marcio Loyola showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

27'

Eladio Alvarado took the ball past Salomón Bello.

Eladio Alvarado dribbled past Amando Rojas.

Eladio Alvarado was free of the last defender.

Eladio Alvarado had only Lorenzo Ventura to beat, played the ball past the keeper, and had the goal at his mercy. Super Finish !!!

Herediano 1 - 0 Cartago F.C.

28'

Eladio Villanueva tried to get past Amando Rojas but Amando Rojas blocked Eladio Villanueva in a good, clean tackle.

29'

Fermín Ventura sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

30'

Odalis Gaspar tried to take the ball past Efraín Hernandez but Efraín Hernandez denied.

31'

Eladio Villanueva played a perfect pass for Chuy Fernandez, the ball was picked up by Chuy Fernandez before Aarón Sala could intercept.

Marcio Loyola could not stop Chuy Fernandez going past him.

Chuy Fernandez shot on the ball but the shot cannoned off Pepe De.

32'

Latin Blanco made a pass to Odalis Gaspar, Odalis Gaspar trapped the ball nicely before José Abascal could reach it.

Odalis Gaspar moved the ball forward for Nicolás Elizondo, the ball was picked up by Nicolás Elizondo before Efraín Hernandez could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by José Abascal before Nicolás Elizondo could pass the ball.

33'

Chuy Fernandez sprinted past Marcio Loyola.

Chuy Fernandez put some curve on the shot from distance. Aarón Sala approached too late to block it.

Chuy Fernandez's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

34'

Odalis Gaspar lobbed it over the halfway line,Efraín Hernandez couldn't cut it.

Hermenegildo Villanueva got to the ball before Pepe De, then headed it to the goal.

Lorenzo Ventura got back in time to make the save.

35'

Chuy Fernandez attempted to lift the ball forward but Aarón Sala made it first to the ball and intercepted.

36'

Chuy Fernandez played a lovely ball for Fermín Ventura, the ball was picked up by Fermín Ventura before Marcio Loyola could reach it.

Fermín Ventura moved the ball forward for Hermenegildo Villanueva, Hermenegildo Villanueva took possession of the ball before Aarón Sala could intercept.

Hermenegildo Villanueva was able to make space and flicked it goalwards. Pepe De approached too late to block it.

But Hermenegildo Villanueva sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

37'

Fermín Ventura made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Marcio Loyola.

38'

Maximino Torres swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

39'

Amando Rojas made an attempt to move the ball forward but Eladio Villanueva got in the way of the ball.

41'

Chuy Fernandez skipped easily past the challenge of Marcio Loyola.

Chuy Fernandez jinked confidently past Aarón Sala.

Chuy Fernandez surged past Marcio Loyola!.

Chuy Fernandez made space for himself and had a go on goal. Pepe De didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Lorenzo Ventura did well to turn the ball round the post.

42'

Chuy Fernandez had shrugged off the challenge of Efraín Hernandez and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Chuy Fernandez sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

43'

Eladio Alvarado used his skill to go past Salomón Bello.

Eladio Alvarado put some curve on the shot from distance but Amando Rojas hoofed the ball clear.

44'

Chuy Fernandez played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Aarón Sala.

45'

Maximino Torres tried for goal from the freekick. Maximino Torres was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Herediano took the lead.Herediano had 73% possession in the match, while Cartago F.C. had 27%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Chuy Fernandez moved the ball forward for Fermín Ventura, Fermín Ventura took it in his stride before Marcio Loyola could intercept.

Fermín Ventura tried to jink past Aarón Sala but Fermín Ventura lost out to Aarón Sala.

47'

Chuy Fernandez tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Marcio Loyola.

48'

Chuy Fernandez brought the play over the halfway line,Marcio Loyola missed his interception.

Hermenegildo Villanueva beat Pepe De to the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Lorenzo Ventura managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

49'

Chuy Fernandez turned on the ball to leave Efraín Hernandez standing.

Chuy Fernandez made an attempt to move the ball forward but José Abascal read the game well to intercept the ball.

50'

Odalis Gaspar tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Efraín Hernandez.

52'

Hermenegildo Villanueva dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Hermenegildo Villanueva's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

54'

Chuy Fernandez delivered the ball to Fermín Ventura, Aarón Sala stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fermín Ventura tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Marcio Loyola.

55'

Chuy Fernandez tried to skip past Aarón Sala but Aarón Sala dispossessed Chuy Fernandez.

56'

Pass by Chuy Fernandez to Fermín Ventura, Fermín Ventura latched onto the ball before Marcio Loyola could reach it.

Fermín Ventura played a great ball for Maximino Torres, Maximino Torres took possession of the ball before Aarón Sala could reach it.

Maximino Torres directed the ball nicely to Nicolás Elizondo, the ball was picked up by Nicolás Elizondo before Pepe De could reach it.

Baldomero Ortiz went in with a successful block tackle on Nicolás Elizondo before Nicolás Elizondo attempted to fire off a shot.

57'

Eladio Alvarado tried to sprint past Salomón Bello but Salomón Bello won the ball from Eladio Alvarado.

58'

Chuy Fernandez attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Marcio Loyola.

60'

Fermín Ventura made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Aarón Sala.

61'

José Abascal made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Nicolás Elizondo.

62'

Chucho Alvarado tried to skip past the challenge of Marcio Loyola but Marcio Loyola blocked Chucho Alvarado in a good, clean tackle.

63'

Odalis Gaspar tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but José Abascal showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

64'

Chuy Fernandez had shrugged off the challenge of Marcio Loyola and tried his luck from 30 yards.

Lorenzo Ventura made a save.

66'

Eladio Villanueva blocked Amando Rojas before Amando Rojas attempted to pass the ball.

67'

Eladio Alvarado made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Efraín Hernandez.

68'

Chuy Fernandez turned on the ball to leave Aarón Sala standing.

Whilst still some way from goal, Chuy Fernandez tried to lob the keeper. Marcio Loyola wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Chuy Fernandez sent it far too high ... He should have hit the target at least.

69'

Hermenegildo Villanueva whipped in the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

70'

Aarón Sala sent over the freekick. But Aarón Sala couldn't get it on target.

72'

Chuy Fernandez played a pinpoint pass to Fermín Ventura, Fermín Ventura trapped the ball nicely before Marcio Loyola could reach it.

Maximino Torres received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Fermín Ventura, Aarón Sala failed to reach the ball.

Maximino Torres got free in the penalty area and fired off a shot. Baldomero Ortiz wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

73'

Fermín Ventura picked up Chuy Fernandez's excellent ball, Marcio Loyola couldn't cut out the pass.

Fermín Ventura played a pinpoint pass to Eladio Villanueva, Eladio Villanueva picked up on the ball before Aarón Sala could intercept.

Eladio Villanueva found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Pepe De didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Lorenzo Ventura saved superbly and held the ball.

76'

Chuy Fernandez played it confidently past Aarón Sala.

Chuy Fernandez played a perfect pass for Nicolás Elizondo, the ball was picked up by Nicolás Elizondo before Marcio Loyola could cut it out.

Nicolás Elizondo tried an optimistic effort at goal but Pepe De cleared the ball to safety.

78'

Eladio Alvarado powered past Salomón Bello!.

Eladio Alvarado dribbled past Amando Rojas.

Swerving shot by Eladio Alvarado from 20 yards but Salomón Bello managed to block the shot.

79'

Eladio Alvarado went by the challenge of Salomón Bello.

Eladio Alvarado had shrugged off the challenge of Amando Rojas and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Eladio Alvarado ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

80'

Odalis Gaspar passed the ball to Nicolás Elizondo, Nicolás Elizondo took it in his stride before Efraín Hernandez could intercept.

Nicolás Elizondo crossed the ball low and hard, José Abascal tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Hermenegildo Villanueva ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Pepe De made the clearance.

83'

Chuy Fernandez tried to feed the high ball but Marcio Loyola closed in and intercepted the ball.

85'

José Abascal tried to play it past Nicolás Elizondo but Nicolás Elizondo robbed José Abascal.

86'

Eladio Villanueva tried a long range effort. Jorge De couldn't reach it.

It went just wide by Eladio Villanueva ... A real chance wasted.

87'

Odalis Gaspar tried to dribble past Efraín Hernandez but Efraín Hernandez denied.

88'

Nicolás Elizondo lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Pepe De got ahead of Chucho Alvarado to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

90'

Chuy Fernandez dribbled past José Abascal.

Chuy Fernandez directed the ball to Fermín Ventura, the ball was picked up by Fermín Ventura before Marcio Loyola could intercept.

Fermín Ventura tried to curl one in from medium range. Aarón Sala failed to block the shot.

But Fermín Ventura's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

End Match Herediano 1 - 0 Cartago F.C.

Herediano players put all their efforts toward victory and glory as if it was their match of the season.