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Estadio Arena Abril.
Spectators: 7749 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gregorio Hotz took the kick off in the first half of the match. Jorge Iztal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dan Rüdy in the 5th minute. After taking down the ball on Sport Club Abrilense's corner Dan Rüdy fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jorge Iztal quite easily take care of the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Espirillo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Rüdy came free, but Jorge Iztal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, Dan Rüdy notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Espirillo FC's Jorge Iztal. Jorge Iztal was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Loris Karius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gregorio Hotz in the 17th minute of the match. Loris Karius came out of the goal in the 21st minute to try and stop a shot by Espirillo FC's Gregorio Hotz. But to his dismay, Gregorio Hotz quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. 24 minutes into the match, Sport Club Abrilense's goal looked a bit too open when Arnoldo Arotza came free, but Loris Karius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Loris Karius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arnoldo Arotza in the 26th minute of the match. Loris Karius came out of the goal in the 31st minute to try and stop a shot by Espirillo FC's Gregorio Hotz. But to his dismay, Gregorio Hotz quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Jorge Iztal didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cléber Catarinense went, in the 37th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristo Elia in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Loris Karius prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 44 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sport Club Abrilense's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aaron Cutberto was slow to take the kick. During this time Espirillo FC's players had a chance to rest. Loris Karius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristo Elia in the 47th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cléber Catarinense was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Sport Club Abrilense's Jimeno Estefan got a free kick in the 50th minute. The long shot by Aaron Cutberto in the 51st minute really tested Loris Karius's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 55 minutes into the match, Sport Club Abrilense's goalkeeper Loris Karius had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristo Elia. Loris Karius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gregorio Hotz in the 59th minute of the match. In the 62nd minute Dan Rüdy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Iztal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aaron Cutberto kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristo Elia in the 66th minute of play forced Sport Club Abrilense's goalkeeper Loris Karius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Espirillo FC's goalkeeper Jorge Iztal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Estevez in the 77th minute of play forced Espirillo FC's goalkeeper Jorge Iztal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 78 minutes into the match, Espirillo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Rüdy came free, but Jorge Iztal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Espirillo FC's Gregorio Hotz in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sport Club Abrilense's goalie prevented a goal. Sport Club Abrilense's Tobias Felo was substituted for Israel Edorta. After 81 minutes Sport Club Abrilense's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aaron Cutberto who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Espirillo FC's Arturo Edwardo got a free kick in the 82nd minute. 85 minutes into the match, Espirillo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Rüdy came free, but Jorge Iztal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 86th minute of the match, Aaron Cutberto got a very nice opportunity to score, but Loris Karius was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The supporters of Espirillo FC booed when Sport Club Abrilense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mariano Enol didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gregorio Hotz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Loris Karius having to interfere. Sport Club Abrilense's Marcos Manex was substituted for Mariano Enol. Jorge Iztal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cléber Catarinense's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Sport Club Abrilense fans cheered their team off the field, for while Espirillo FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.