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Valfermoso De Tajuña
Spectators: 7265 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 100) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Clodio Zárate started the match with the kick off. After having played for 14 minutes, Clodio Zárate managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Essex Madrid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Clodio Zárate was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Frederick Mendez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Indar Abajas having to interfere. In the 20th minute of the match Sabin Rey sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Indar Abajas skillfully saved the ball. After 21 minutes, Pepe Rosas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Depeche Mode C.F. and the Essex Madrid players grew even worse after the yellow card. Pepe Rosas kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Patxi Baños took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 22nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Indar Abajas. Depeche Mode C.F.'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Depeche Mode C.F.'s zone, Frederick Mendez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Indar Abajas came out of the goal and Frederick Mendez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aurelio Cuervas struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Indar Abajas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Essex Madrid. Indar Abajas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frederick Mendez in the 36th minute of play. Pepe Rosas kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Indar Abajas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aniceto Ramiréz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Toño Jareño stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Michel Canturri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toño Jareño in the 52nd minute of play. After having played for 55 minutes, Frederick Mendez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Essex Madrid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frederick Mendez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Depeche Mode C.F.'s zone, Aurelio Cuervas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Indar Abajas came out of the goal and Aurelio Cuervas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Frederick Mendez in the 60thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Indar Abajas, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 66 minutes into the match, Essex Madrid's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Suarez came free, but Michel Canturri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elias Suarez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Aurelio Cuervas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Indar Abajas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frederick Mendez in the 73rd minute of play. Frederick Mendez struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Indar Abajas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Essex Madrid. In the 75th minute, Cordairo Silvestre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Frederick Mendez who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 77thth minute tested the skills of Indar Abajas when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Suarez in the 79th minute of play forced Essex Madrid's goalkeeper Michel Canturri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Frederick Mendez got a fine position in front of goal ttaking advantage of the opportunity to rumble in 0-1 in the right cross in the 85th match minute before Indar Abajas had time to react. Frederick Mendez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Indar Abajas having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Depeche Mode C.F.'s zone, Clodio Zárate stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Indar Abajas came out of the goal and Clodio Zárate tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 93 minutes, Frederick Mendez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Essex Madrid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frederick Mendez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Toño Jareño in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Michel Canturri saved Essex Madrid from getting behind. Essex Madrid's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.