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Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santos Cayo in the 5th minute of the match. 6 minutes into the game, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Song Xiong Hong nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Raul Lipp made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 8 minutes into the match, Ñacuñán AC's goalkeeper Raul Lipp had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olivier Gilg. 9 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Santos Cayo came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Wojciech Czerner hit a great ball. In the 19th minute Elpidio Ekain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. José Augusto Lara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Raul Lipp made a huge save. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santos Cayo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santos Cayo in the 24th minute of play. After some careless play in the DIPLOMATA FC PAB defense, Elpidio Ekain kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Chico Donato. The DIPLOMATA FC PAB fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Chico Donato should have stopped the shot. 28 minutes into the match, Ñacuñán AC's goal looked a bit too open when Song Xiong Hong came free, but Raul Lipp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ñacuñán AC's Raul Lipp proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Ñacuñán AC from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Song Xiong Hong managed to get in a good position for a shot. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's supporters rose to their feet, but Song Xiong Hong was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raul Lipp breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Song Xiong Hong hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Raul Lipp took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Augusto Lara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes Ñacuñán AC got a freekick which was hit by Hector Fero. In the 42nd minute, Song Xiong Hong hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Song Xiong Hong hit a great ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Chico Donato was out of position in the 55 minute of play, and Luis Bartoleme capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Luis Bartoleme really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Raul Lipp showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Raul Lipp showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Renato Quadros replaced Song Xiong Hong. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Renato Quadros in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raul Lipp saved Ñacuñán AC from getting behind. When DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Renato Quadros in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ñacuñán AC's goalie prevented a goal. After 94 minutes Ñacuñán AC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was José Augusto Lara who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on DIPLOMATA FC PAB's corner José Augusto Lara fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Raul Lipp quite easily take care of the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ñacuñán AC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.