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Germán CF
Spectators: 7371 (Terracing: 5529, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 147) An unexpectedly hard shot by Hipolito Cayuela in the 5th minute of play forced UD Las Palmas's goalkeeper Saturnino Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hipolito Cayuela struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Saturnino Macías didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mercadal. If Nerio Tobia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpected shot in the 16th minute by Luciano Macia got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 20 minutes into the game, Bao Espinosa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. UD Las Palmas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mercadal the free kick. In the 20th minute, Bao Espinosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. UD Las Palmas's Saturnino Macías played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rai Roman in the 24th minute of play. Rai Roman might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Saturnino Macías. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rai Roman ran back to his position shaking his head. If Luciano Macia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 36 minutes, Luciano Macia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. UD Las Palmas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luciano Macia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nerio Tobia in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nisio Castillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Rai Roman came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Mercadal 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 Rai Roman couldn't finish the play. UD Las Palmas's Saturnino Macías played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hipolito Cayuela in the 45th minute of play. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hipolito Cayuela made a kick off. Luciano Macia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rai Roman blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Saturnino Macías having to make a save. Rai Roman struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Saturnino Macías didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mercadal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Raúl Serena during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hipolito Cayuela in the 66th minute of play forced UD Las Palmas's goalkeeper Saturnino Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leobardo Castellano 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. Saturnino Macías took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hipolito Cayuela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rai Roman struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Saturnino Macías didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mercadal. Hipolito Cayuela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.