League

Estadio Manantiales
Spectators: 7437 (Terracing: 5579, Seating: 1710, VIP seats: 148) The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Benito Firman during the 2nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 3rd minute, Victoriano Ferran got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Victoriano Ferrans short, quick shot in the 5thth minute got Samuel Esiquio to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eloy Mundo in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Florentino Alfonso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Victoriano Ferran in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samuel Esiquio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 11 minutes into the match, AFC Richmond's goal looked a bit too open when Eloy Mundo came free, but Florentino Alfonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Samuel Esiquio stood somewhat misplaced when Victoriano Ferran came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 14 minute. The long shot by Amadeo Estebano in the 18th minute really tested Samuel Esiquio's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Gabriel Jesco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of AFC Richmond booed when Franklin AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto Jerico didn't get a good kick on the ball. Victoriano Ferran in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Samuel Esiquio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victoriano Ferran in the 32nd minute of play forced Franklin AFC's goalkeeper Samuel Esiquio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Mundo in the 36th minute of play forced AFC Richmond's goalkeeper Florentino Alfonso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aurelio Osoitz kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Samuel Esiquio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Victoriano Ferran's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Aurelio Osoitz charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aurelio Osoitz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Aurelio Osoitz hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Victoriano Ferran to strike the kick off in the second half. The crowd rose to their feet as Franklin AFC's Carolo Liher slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Florentino Alfonso. That made the score 1-1 after 51 minutes of play. Franklin AFC's Samuel Esiquio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victoriano Ferran in the 58th minute of play. Victoriano Ferran might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Samuel Esiquio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Victoriano Ferran ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Feliciano Elizardo during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Feliciano Elizardo hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. 61 minutes into the game, AFC Richmond's Gabriel Jesco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Samuel Esiquio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 71st minute, Victoriano Ferran got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Gabriel Jesco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Samuel Esiquio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Victoriano Ferran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Samuel Esiquio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 84 minutes, Eloy Mundo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Franklin AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eloy Mundo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Samuel Esiquio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carolo Conrao in the 90th minute of play. When Adolfo Damario came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the AFC Richmond fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Adolfo Damario couldn't finish the play. Florentino Alfonso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebio Rito, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute.