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Eric Miao Stadium
Spectators: 7250 (Terracing: 5439, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 144) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Higinio Sustrai made the kick off which started today's match. Tablada AFC's Aaron Suarez got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 10th minute Higinio Sustrai shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Gonsalvo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Taipei City FC booed when Tablada AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rogelio Mikelar didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Tablada AFC booed when Taipei City FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severiano Inguma didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aaron Suarez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eugenio Nataniel having to interfere. 21 minutes into the match, Tablada AFC's goalkeeper Marco Gonsalvo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fidel Chorache. Marco Gonsalvo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Higinio Sustrai in the 24th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Tablada AFC's zone, Higinio Sustrai stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Gonsalvo came out of the goal and Higinio Sustrai tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 30th minute Higinio Sustrai shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Gonsalvo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 36 minutes, Rogelio Mikelar mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tablada AFC and the Taipei City FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Rogelio Mikelar hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. 41 minutes into the match, Taipei City FC's Eliseo Jatsu broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Aaron Suarez 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aaron Suarez was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, one of Tablada AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Tablada AFC. Taipei City FC's Higinio Sustrai suffered a concussion after 59 minutes and had to leave the field. When Cristobal Jakes fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tablada AFC's protests and gave Cristobal Jakes a yellow card for diving instead. After 59 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Tablada AFC! In the 62nd minute there was a penalty for Taipei City FC. Eliseo Jatsu stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Marco Gonsalvo. 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Vinicio Astrada managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tablada AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Vinicio Astrada was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eugenio Nataniel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aaron Suarez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Eugenio Nataniel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Taipei City FC's Eugenio Nataniel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save Taipei City FC from getting a goal against them. Marco Gonsalvo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fidel Chorache, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vinicio Astrada during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 77 played minutes Tablada AFC got a freekick which was hit by Vinicio Astrada. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Fidel Chorache managed to get in a good position for a shot. Taipei City FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fidel Chorache was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marco Gonsalvo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marco Gonsalvo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elias Pacho in the 80th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aaron Suarez got free with Eugenio Nataniel in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fidel Chorache sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 86th minute of the game. One of Taipei City FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Tablada AFC:s goal. 94 minutes into the game, Felipe Ferdinand was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Taipei City FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tablada AFC the free kick. Felipe Ferdinand hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. 96 minutes into the match, Taipei City FC's goalkeeper Eugenio Nataniel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aaron Suarez. If Aaron Suarez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 102nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Tablada AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.