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Nilton Santos
Spectators: 7350 (Terracing: 5513, Seating: 1690, VIP seats: 147) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Pastor Euloxu took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Pastor Euloxu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Botafogo FR's supporters rose to their feet, but Pastor Euloxu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cayetano Urbez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Emiliano Tab fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cayetano Urbez having to interfere. Cayetano Urbez stood somewhat misplaced when Pastor Euloxu came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 8 minute. If Ubaldo Chorche had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, BANDIDOS F.C's Haroldo Maties got a free kick in the 12th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Botafogo FR's Pastor Euloxu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cayetano Urbez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Pastor Euloxus short, quick shot in the 15thth minute got Cayetano Urbez to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Pastor Euloxu let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 16th minute shot 2-0 at rihgt post. A hard shot 20 in the game by Pastor Euloxu from a close distance when the talented Cayetano Urbez managed to make a qualified save. BANDIDOS F.C's players were relieved. Cayetano Urbez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernando Damario in the 21st minute. Marcial Padro hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Pastor Euloxu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 24thth minute tested the skills of Cayetano Urbez when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Fernando Damario received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Cayetano Urbez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 28 minutes into the match, Botafogo FR's Pastor Euloxu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cayetano Urbez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 29 played minutes BANDIDOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Marcial Padro. Pastor Euloxu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 29thth minute tested the skills of Cayetano Urbez when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 31 minutes into the game, Sixto Mero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BANDIDOS F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Botafogo FR the free kick. Pastor Euloxu in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Cayetano Urbez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Pastor Euloxu succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 3-0 in the 35th playminute. After 38 minutes, Dionisio Tomi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the BANDIDOS F.C and the Botafogo FR players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 39 played minutes BANDIDOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Dionisio Tomi. A hard shot by Fernando Damario from long distance, 39 minutes into the match, got Cayetano Urbez's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. The nice shot from Pastor Euloxu in the 42ndth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Cayetano Urbez had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. In the 44th minute, Haroldo Maties 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. Pastor Euloxu in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Cayetano Urbez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Haroldo Maties stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Ovidio Orain was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Botafogo FR's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave BANDIDOS F.C the free kick. 55 minutes into the match, Botafogo FR's goal looked a bit too open when Enrique Hanot came free, but Danilo Hermelando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emiliano Tab kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Fernando Damario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Fernando Damario managed to get in a good position for a shot. Botafogo FR's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernando Damario was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cayetano Urbez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Norberto Calisto kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Haroldo Maties fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Hermelando having to interfere. Haroldo Maties recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pastor Euloxu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emiliano Tab received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Cayetano Urbez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 81 played minutes BANDIDOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Ariel Innocenzio. After a defensive mix-up in BANDIDOS F.C's zone, Pastor Euloxu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cayetano Urbez came out of the goal and Pastor Euloxu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fernando Damario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Marcial Padro fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored BANDIDOS F.C's protests and gave Marcial Padro a yellow card for diving instead. In the 91st match minute, BANDIDOS F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcial Padro to maneuver through the defense. BANDIDOS F.C's Marcial Padro got his second yellow card of the match in the 92nd minute. The referee ordered Marcial Padro off the ground. After 93 played minutes BANDIDOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Marcial Padro. Cayetano Urbez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Belarmo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee ended the match the Botafogo FR players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.