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Estadio Piquillín
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5645, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Isaias Naldo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Maluko Juniors's goalkeeper Severino Ekhi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isaias Naldo. Severino Ekhi was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Lucio Orlan capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Lucio Orlan really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Osorio in the 12th minute of play. Florentino Gonzo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Genaro Itzaina in the 13th minute of the match. Maluko Juniors were awarded a corner in the 14th minute after Piquillín FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bruno Blasi took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Piquillín FC's goalie and right to Inocencio Odol. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Piquillín FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Isaias Naldos short, quick shot in the 18thth minute got Severino Ekhi to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergio Sasoin in the 20th minute of play. Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergio Sasoin in the 24th minute of play. In the 27thth minute of the game Genaro Itzaina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Piquillín FC's Florentino Gonzo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marcelino Jorrin hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Maluko Juniors from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi got control of the ball when Isaias Naldo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 32nd minute Niceto Osorio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Severino Ekhi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergio Sasoin in the 33rd minute of play. With a little luck, Maluko Juniors's Severino Ekhi got control of the ball when Isaias Naldo tried to sneak it across the goal line. With 38 minutes on the clock, Samuel Herensuge commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 40th minute there was a penalty for Maluko Juniors. Bruno Blasi stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Florentino Gonzo. 1-1. Piquillín FC's Florentino Gonzo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genaro Itzaina in the 46th minute of play. After 47 played minutes Maluko Juniors got a freekick which was hit by Marcelino Jorrin. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Genaro Itzaina to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th match minute, Maluko Juniors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Blasi to maneuver through the defense. When Piquillín FC's Sergio Sasoin in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maluko Juniors's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Maluko Juniors defense, Cesar Txerran kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Severino Ekhi. The Maluko Juniors fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Severino Ekhi should have stopped the shot. Berend Stuifzand was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 64th minute. Maluko Juniors's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 66th match minute, Maluko Juniors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Cesario to maneuver through the defense. Sergio Sasoin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Severino Ekhi having to make a save. 74 minutes into the game, Niceto Osorio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Piquillín FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Maluko Juniors the free kick. The supporters of Maluko Juniors booed when Piquillín FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niceto Osorio didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 78 played minutes Piquillín FC got a freekick which was hit by Serafino Rico. Piquillín FC made a substitution. Antonio Mancio replaced Isaias Naldo. After 79 played minutes Piquillín FC got a freekick which was hit by Serafino Rico. Severino Ekhi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergio Sasoin in the 81st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Albano Bieito during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Piquillín FC booed when Maluko Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albano Bieito didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sergio Sasoin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Severino Ekhi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. After having played for 88 minutes, Niceto Osorio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Piquillín FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Niceto Osorio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bruno Blasi struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Florentino Gonzo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Maluko Juniors. There was no doubt that Piquillín FC were the better team. Piquillín FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.