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Estadio Samuhi
Spectators: 7487 (Terracing: 5616, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Florencio Eguntsenti got the match started through his kick off. 5 minutes into the game, Maximo Onbera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Samuhi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Malabrigo the free kick. In the 5th minute, Maximo Onbera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Florencio Eguntsenti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Siro Argina read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Malabrigo's goalkeeper Fernan Aurken had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maximo Onbera. In the 14thth minute of the game Florencio Eguntsenti who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Samuhi's Siro Argina was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 18 minutes, Florencio Eguntsenti made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Samuhi's Siro Argina tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Samuhi's zone, Eugenio Jakes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Siro Argina came out of the goal and Eugenio Jakes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Florencio Eguntsenti took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Siro Argina. Siro Argina dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. 29 minutes into the match, Samuhi's goal looked a bit too open when Florencio Eguntsenti came free, but Siro Argina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Florencio Eguntsenti in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Siro Argina saved Samuhi from getting behind. When Eugenio Jakes fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Malabrigo's protests and gave Eugenio Jakes a yellow card for diving instead. After 35 played minutes Malabrigo got a freekick which was hit by Eugenio Jakes. In the 39th minute, Florencio Eguntsenti made a precise shot to the right of Siro Argina. Samuhi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Tiburcio Alvarez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Siro Argina showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florencio Eguntsenti, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The Samuhi players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Malabrigo were winning 0-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Maximo Onbera to make the kick off. With a little luck, Samuhi's Siro Argina got control of the ball when Florencio Eguntsenti tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 55 played minutes, Malabrigo's Cesar Hermelando shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Siro Argina came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Malabrigo reached it. Siro Argina had great luck who in the 58thth minute grab hold of the ball when Florencio Eguntsenti from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Fernan Aurken made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximo Onbera in the 62nd minute of play. Lisandro Onbera hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Siro Argina was a little too slow when Dalmacio Flores got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 73rd minute. The score was now 0-4. In the 78th minute, Eduardo Cristofor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Malabrigo's Cesar Hermelando shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 83rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Siro Argina but with some difficulty. Dalmacio Flores received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Siro Argina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Siro Argina showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lisandro Onbera in the 91st minute of the match. During the 92nd minute of the match Epifanio Cristofor completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Epifanio Cristofor a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Malabrigo booed when Samuhi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Epifanio Cristofor didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Malabrigo walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.