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Saldán
Spectators: 8002 (Terracing: 6003, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) Dobromir Huk started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With his leg Santiago Toli managed to avoid a goal in the 3rdth minute, when Sakura FC's Leonardo Rainerio fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Florentino Marino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Máximo Kirchner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Máximo Kirchner in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Florentino Marino prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The SABALEPLUS fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when SABALEPLUS's Máximo Kirchner looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Leonardo Rainerio scored 1-1 in the 9th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Santiago Toli, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Leonardo Rainerio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Santiago Toli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonardo Rainerio in the 19th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Dobromir Huk's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Florentino Marino was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. In the 24th minute Alonzo Urbasa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florentino Marino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Máximo Kirchner's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Florentino Marino was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. 36 minutes into the game, Liberto Millar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SABALEPLUS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sakura FC the free kick. After 36 played minutes SABALEPLUS got a freekick which was hit by Liberto Millar. After a defensive mix-up in SABALEPLUS's zone, Artemio Jakes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Santiago Toli came out of the goal and Artemio Jakes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Florentino Marino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Máximo Kirchner, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. A collision led to Sakura FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Mario Sustrai hit a great ball. Piotrek Rusin hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dušan Vlahović was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dušan Vlahović in the 52nd minute of play forced SABALEPLUS's goalkeeper Santiago Toli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Sakura FC's Dušan Vlahović in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SABALEPLUS's goalie prevented a goal. Florentino Marino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Máximo Kirchner, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Mario Sustrai hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Sakura FC made a substitution. Çağrı Oruz replaced Juan Palos. A collision led to Sakura FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Mario Sustrai hit a great ball. Florentino Marino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adam Penc in the 66th minute. 67 minutes into the game, Alonzo Urbasa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Florentino Marino. Alonzo Urbasa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 73rd minute, Dušan Vlahović made a precise shot to the right of Santiago Toli. SABALEPLUS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. In the 79th minute Máximo Kirchner shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florentino Marino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sakura FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 81st minute, when Adam Penc scored to the left of an out of position Florentino Marino, making the score, 2-3. Santiago Toli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Astor Polentzi in the 84th minute of the match. Santiago Toli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Co Kac in the 85th minute of the match. Saba Lerø could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Florentino Marino made a huge save. In the 90th match minute, Sakura FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Leocadio to maneuver through the defense. Máximo Kirchner could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Florentino Marino made a huge save. SABALEPLUS'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.