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Basavilbaso
Spectators: 7229 (Terracing: 5423, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Severino Silban got the match started through his kick off. Samuel Nataniel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. La Manga FC's Severino Silban got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Severino Silban in the 12th minute of play forced Club Atletico Union's goalkeeper Virgilio Izel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, La Manga FC's goalkeeper Silvio Quinton had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Horacio Tono. In the 26th minute, Norberto Baladi 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. The audience was convinced that Severino Silban's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Virgilio Izel was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. 30 minutes into the match, Severino Silban had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Virgilio Izel. Club Atletico Union's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Severino Silban was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Club Atletico Union's Virgilio Izel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Norberto Baladi in the 36th minute of play. La Manga FC's Samuel Nataniel got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 47 minutes into the game, Severino Silban was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Manga FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Atletico Union the free kick. After 47 played minutes La Manga FC got a freekick which was hit by Severino Silban.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gerardo Salomon to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Severino Silban shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgilio Izel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 57 minutes into the game, Martin Teofilio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Manga FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Atletico Union the free kick. Martin Teofilio kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Gerardo Salomon managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Atletico Union's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerardo Salomon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Silvio Quinton breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Club Atletico Union's Horacio Tono in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Manga FC's goalie prevented a goal. Norberto Baladi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Virgilio Izel having to interfere. Norberto Baladi might have been able to make a better finish in the 72nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Virgilio Izel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Norberto Baladi ran back to his position shaking his head. Samuel Nataniel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 76th minute, Norberto Baladi fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Virgilio Izel, passed just outside the right post. Norberto Baladi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Club Atletico Union's Virgilio Izel got control of the ball when Severino Silban tried to sneak it across the goal line. 98 minutes into the game, Severino Silban recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Virgilio Izel. Severino Silban showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. The La Manga FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.