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Rizal Memorial
Spectators: 7834 (Terracing: 5996, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 0) When Shoemart Banaticla fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored San Jacinto United™'s protests and gave Shoemart Banaticla a yellow card for diving instead. In the 3rd minute, Shoemart Banaticla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tito Bengcos short, quick shot in the 4thth minute got Roy Gutilban to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 6 minutes into the game, Florentino Garvida was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. San Jacinto United™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Philippine Azkals the free kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 5th minute of the game. One of San Jacinto United™:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Philippine Azkals:s goal. A collision led to Philippine Azkals getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Cornelius Francisco hit a great ball. After 32 minutes, Sonny Bayquin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the San Jacinto United™ and the Philippine Azkals players grew even worse after the yellow card. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ian Bagongarao in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Roy Gutilban prevented the ball from getting in the gole. San Jacinto United™'s Roy Gutilban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ian Bagongarao in the 36th minute of play. Ian Bagongarao sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 47 minutes, Navid Batungbacal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the San Jacinto United™ and the Philippine Azkals players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th match minute, San Jacinto United™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Navid Batungbacal to maneuver through the defense. Philippine Azkals's Tito Bengco got a good chance for a goal in the 50th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ian Bagongarao made the kick off in the second half. Florentino Garvida got his second yellow card in the match during the 60th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, San Jacinto United™'s Florentino Garvida got a free kick in the 61st minute. In the 62nd minute of the match Tonying Mangkay sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Roy Gutilban skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 64 minutes, Christopher Limson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. San Jacinto United™'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Christopher Limson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Roy Gutilban showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tito Bengco, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Philippine Azkals's zone, Christopher Limson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Berting Tulabing came out of the goal and Christopher Limson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in San Jacinto United™'s zone, Tito Bengco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roy Gutilban came out of the goal and Tito Bengco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Philippine Azkals's Jack Monzon suffered a sore thigh after 74 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 74 minutes of play San Jacinto United™'s Sonny Bayquin was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. A collision led to San Jacinto United™ getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Sonny Bayquin hit a great ball. Ian Bagongarao struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Roy Gutilban didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Philippine Azkals. A collision led to San Jacinto United™ getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Robert Matundan hit a great ball. Tito Bengco scored 2-0 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Roy Gutilban, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 87th match minute, San Jacinto United™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristofer Galang to maneuver through the defense. If Tito Bengco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. San Jacinto United™'s Roy Gutilban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tito Bengco in the 94th minute of play. After 96 minutes, Elijah Tongol mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Philippine Azkals and the San Jacinto United™ players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 96th match minute, Philippine Azkals was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elijah Tongol to maneuver through the defense. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Philippine Azkals had played much better football throughout.