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El Nido
Spectators: 7128 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 5) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jimeno Abadia got the match started through his kick off. After 2 played minutes Colibrí FC got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Quinton. Loco Mano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jimeno Abadia, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After 7th play minutes Benedicto Baleren shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Rolando Fernado and just under the crossbar into goal. Atilano Dimo charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Atilano Dimo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atilano Dimo in the 15th minute of play forced Brave Bird's goalkeeper Rolando Fernado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Brave Bird's Mateo Santikurtz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Loco Mano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Rolando Fernado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Atilano Dimo in the 26th minute of play. In the 31st minute of the match, Benedicto Baleren got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rolando Fernado was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 34 minutes into the match, Mateo Santikurtz notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Colibrí FC's Loco Mano. Loco Mano was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 37 minutes into the match, Brave Bird's goal looked a bit too open when Froilan Lando came free, but Rolando Fernado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Atilano Dimo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Froilan Lando got free with Rolando Fernado in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 44 minutes into the match, Atilano Dimo notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Brave Bird's Rolando Fernado. Rolando Fernado was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Froilan Lando to make the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Atilano Dimo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Colibrí FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Atilano Dimo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rolando Fernado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 57 minutes, Mauricio Edur mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Brave Bird and the Colibrí FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Brave Bird getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Mauricio Edur hit a great ball. Colibrí FC's Froilan Lando got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 64 minutes into the match, Atilano Dimo notched a goal, 4-2, to the right of Brave Bird's Rolando Fernado. Rolando Fernado was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Froilan Lando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Brave Bird's Rolando Fernado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Froilan Lando in the 75th minute of play. When Rodolfo Garci fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brave Bird's protests and gave Rodolfo Garci a yellow card for diving instead. Nicasio Quinton kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Rolando Fernado came out of the goal in the 88th minute to try and stop a shot by Colibrí FC's Atilano Dimo. But to his dismay, Atilano Dimo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 7-2. 95 minutes into the game, Atilano Dimo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 9-2. Rolando Fernado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Colibrí FC had played much better football throughout.