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Estadio Cueva Gatuna
Spectators: 6285 (Terracing: 4500, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 25) In the 3rd minute, Xarles Balcells 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. Jose-Manuel Cao recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bartolo Mendez in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Killian Mbappè saved Gata de Cueva CF from getting behind. In the 16thth minute of the game Bartolo Mendez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gata de Cueva CF's Killian Mbappè was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Eleazar Moya struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Killian Mbappè didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valde. In the 22nd minute, Isidoro Reyes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Valde's José Verdu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felip Buenafuente in the 28th minute of play. Rodrigo Figueroa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but José Verdu made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bartolo Mendez in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Killian Mbappè prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jose-Manuel Cao took the ball and in the 31 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Killian Mbappè. Killian Mbappè dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. If Rolando Labarra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bartolo Mendez in the 43rd minute of play forced Gata de Cueva CF's goalkeeper Killian Mbappè to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute, Jose-Manuel Cao made a precise shot to the right of Killian Mbappè. Gata de Cueva CF's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bartolo Mendez made a kick off. After having played for 51 minutes, Jose-Manuel Cao managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Valde's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jose-Manuel Cao was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bartolo Mendez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 53rdth minute, Killian Mbappè skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eleazar Moya got free with Killian Mbappè in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bartolo Mendez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Killian Mbappè having to interfere. Bartolo Mendez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Killian Mbappè made a huge save. Bartolo Mendez in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Killian Mbappè, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The crowd rose to their feet as Jose-Manuel Cao kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Killian Mbappè. That made the score 1-3 in the 65 minute of play. If Bartolo Mendez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rolando Labarra's late challenge caught a Gata de Cueva CF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rolando Labarra helped the player get up and apologised. Rolando Labarra kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After having played for 73 minutes, Xarles Balcells managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gata de Cueva CF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Xarles Balcells was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bartolo Mendez in the 75thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Killian Mbappè, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bartolo Mendez in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Killian Mbappè saved Gata de Cueva CF from getting behind. Bartolo Mendez blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Killian Mbappè having to make a save. When Rolando Labarra came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Valde 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 Rolando Labarra couldn't finish the play. When Valde's Bartolo Mendez in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gata de Cueva CF's goalie prevented a goal. If Eleazar Moya had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Valde's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.