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Spectators: 7449 (Terracing: 5588, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) Luciano Darien made the kick off and thus started the match. If Freddy Kauldi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Silvestre Osorio fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lugano Star C.D's protests and gave Silvestre Osorio a yellow card for diving instead. Silvestre Osorio kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. Evelio Hulberto kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. 26 minutes into the game, Primitivo Dimo threw the ball into play from the sideline. Arsenal FC's Jesus Gil quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Moises Txerran charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Moises Txerran the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 27 played minutes Arsenal FC got a freekick which was hit by Moises Txerran. Leon Victoro's late challenge caught a Lugano Star C.D's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leon Victoro helped the player get up and apologised. 29 minutes into the match, Lugano Star C.D's Luisito Galsino broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Severo Berenguer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pacifico Tejadillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Freddy Kauldi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnulfo Ramos having to interfere. In the 39th match minute, Arsenal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesus Gil to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Lugano Star C.D were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Andres Farias to make the kick off. In the 51st minute, Jaime Sol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 57th minute Pacifico Tejadillo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Severo Berenguer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Severo Berenguer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pacifico Tejadillo in the 59th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pacifico Tejadillo during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Evelio Hulberto took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 61st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Arnulfo Ramos. Lugano Star C.D's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A throw-in in the 64th minute of the game was made by Primitivo Dimo with Pacifico Tejadillo as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. The crowd rose to their feet as Andres Farias kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Severo Berenguer. That made the score 0-2 in the 67 minute of play. If Pacifico Tejadillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Andres Farias charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andres Farias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Lugano Star C.D getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Andres Farias hit a great ball. The supporters of Lugano Star C.D booed when Arsenal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Freddy Kauldi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Lugano Star C.D's Primitivo Dimo got a free kick in the 91st minute. Lugano Star C.D'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.