National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) A collision led to Dominican Republic getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Porfirio Cazorla hit a great ball. After 4 played minutes, Bolivia's Paulo Abar shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Arismendy Craddock came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Bolivia reached it. Natanael Guillén recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 8th minute Paulo Abar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arismendy Craddock saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arismendy Craddock took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Abar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ciro Aquino got free with Huly Abendano in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 16 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Abar came free, but Arismendy Craddock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Otoniel Abascal came free, but Arismendy Craddock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arismendy Craddock stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Otoniel Abascal's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Bolivia's goalkeeper Huly Abendano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Arismendy Craddock showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Otoniel Abascal in the 26th minute of the match. Ciro Aquino who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 29thth minute tested the skills of Huly Abendano when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Dominican Republic's Arismendy Craddock played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfonso Abeijon in the 33rd minute of play. The supporters of Dominican Republic booed when Bolivia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnaldo Abancens didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arismendy Craddock came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Bolivia's Rufo Abalos. But to his dismay, Rufo Abalos quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Arismendy Craddock took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfonso Abeijon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Dominican Republic's Natanael Guillén in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bolivia's goalie prevented a goal. 46 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Abar came free, but Arismendy Craddock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Dominican Republic players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Bolivia were winning 0-1.
Bolivia's Gustavo Abenda was substituted for Opilano Abad. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Otoniel Abascal made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Dominican Republic's Gerardo Almeyda got a free kick in the 51st minute. Arismendy Craddock showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Salvino Aballe in the 56th minute of the match. In the 58th match minute, Bolivia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Abar to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Bolivia booed when Dominican Republic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eduardo Mosquera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arismendy Craddock made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Paulo Abar sent off a good shot on target. In the 67th minute of the match, Alfonso Abeijon got a very nice opportunity to score, but Arismendy Craddock was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 74 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Otoniel Abascal came free, but Arismendy Craddock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dominican Republic's Arismendy Craddock proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save Dominican Republic from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Dominican Republic's Arismendy Craddock got control of the ball when Alfonso Abeijon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dominican Republic's Arismendy Craddock played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Otoniel Abascal in the 78th minute of play. Dominican Republic's Arismendy Craddock proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Dominican Republic from getting a goal against them. In the 83rd match minute, Dominican Republic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Hart to maneuver through the defense. Dominican Republic made a substitution. Feliciano Briceño replaced Maximiliano Macedo. After 84 played minutes Dominican Republic got a freekick which was hit by Emanuel Hart. 88 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Otoniel Abascal came free, but Arismendy Craddock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Bolivia's Paulo Abar dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2.
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