The Real Esteli played its best match ever. Facing Central American champion Deportivo Saprissa the were able to score first and keep their one goal lead well into the second half of the game. Saprissa was able to equalize with a free kick and the game game ended in a tie. Nicaragua is the laughingstock of Central American soccer. Three years ago we made headlines when one our national teams was scored 20 goals in two games making it a world record of most goals scored against in so many games.

Taday Nicaraguan soccer is finding its feet and yesterday's games is proof of it.

here are the pics.



Victor Hugo Sanchez scores early in the game to give Esteli the lead. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter


Sanchez celebrates accordingly. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter


Real Esteli players celebrate with Sanchez. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter


A worried Deportivo Saprissa enters the field in the second half. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter


Esteli goalie Chamorro is bested by a free kick from Saprissa, equalizing the game. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter


The last 15 minutes of the game became intense as both teams tried to break the tie. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter


More accion during the game. Foto LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargadter - Copyright LA PRENSA/Tomas Stargardter