In the second round of games in the group stage of La Liga de Ascenso, FC Desamparados triumphed over AD Aserrí FC in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Colleya Fonseca on Sunday, February 25th at 7:00pm.
Having previously tied with AD Aserrí FC earlier in the season, FC Desamparados aimed to kickstart the second round with a clean slate after accumulating only 6 points out of a possible 24 in the preceding matches.
The match commenced with both teams displaying a strong desire to dominate proceedings. However, it was FC Desamparados who managed to create more threatening opportunities in front of goal.
In the 36th minute, seasoned midfielder Esteban Rodríguez delivered an impeccable corner kick, which was met by Panamanian striker Sergio Moreno’s header, finding the back of the net and igniting hope among the home fans.
The first half concluded with FC Desamparados holding a 1-0 lead.
The home team wasted no time asserting their dominance in the second half, with Luis Choy’s shot rattling off the post and rebounding to Sergio Moreno, who clinically finished to double FC Desamparados’ lead within the first 7 minutes.
Despite AD Aserrí FC’s valiant efforts to mount a comeback, they struggled to convert their chances into goals, ultimately failing to alter the scoreline.
As the final whistle blew, FC Desamparados celebrated a hard-earned victory, marking a significant turnaround in their season after a string of disappointing results.
Looking ahead, FC Desamparados will face CS Uruguay at the Estadio Municipal El Labrador on Sunday, March 3rd, aiming to build upon their recent success and continue their ascent in La Liga de Ascenso.
