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Juega Duro Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Juega Duro FC's Marcial Sesuldo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 9 minutes into the match, Marco Euloxu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Melchor Osoro. Juega Duro FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marco Euloxu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 14th match minute, Juega Duro FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elpidio Rufio to maneuver through the defense. Juega Duro FC's Melchor Osoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ramon Alvarez in the 18th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Romulo Bordat's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Melchor Osoro was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. Ramon Alvarez took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Melchor Osoro. Melchor Osoro 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. In the 27th minute of the match Ildefonso Ricart sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melchor Osoro skillfully saved the ball. With a little luck, Saladillo's Cipriano Montrell got control of the ball when Erubiel Marcones tried to sneak it across the goal line. Saladillo's Cipriano Montrell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcial Sesuldo in the 32nd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Romulo Bordat's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Melchor Osoro was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. Ramon Alvarez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Osoro having to interfere. Ildefonso Ricart took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 39th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Melchor Osoro. Juega Duro FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Urbano Hurko in the 41st minute of play forced Juega Duro FC's goalkeeper Melchor Osoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ramon Alvarez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Melchor Osoro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. Salvador Olo kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Juega Duro FC's Melchor Osoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco Euloxu in the 48th minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Elpidio Rufio's late challenge caught a Saladillo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elpidio Rufio helped the player get up and apologised. After 54 played minutes Juega Duro FC got a freekick which was hit by Elpidio Rufio. Ramon Alvarez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Melchor Osoro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 64 minutes, Florentino Primo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Juega Duro FC and the Saladillo players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of Juega Duro FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Saladillo:s goal. After 70 played minutes Saladillo got a freekick which was hit by Anacleto Eskuin. Gervasio Nahia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 72nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cipriano Montrell. Saladillo's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Saladillo's Cipriano Montrell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcial Sesuldo in the 73rd minute of play. Romulo Bordat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 80th minute, Florentino Primo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Juega Duro FC booed when Saladillo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ildefonso Ricart didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Juega Duro FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Jacobo Felipo hit a great ball. After having played for 88 minutes, Romulo Bordat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saladillo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Romulo Bordat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Saladillo's Romulo Bordat in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Juega Duro FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Romulo Bordat came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the Saladillo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Romulo Bordat couldn't finish the play. Silvestre Matia charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Silvestre Matia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 95 played minutes Juega Duro FC got a freekick which was hit by Silvestre Matia. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Marco Euloxu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Saladillo's supporters rose to their feet, but Marco Euloxu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Melchor Osoro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Juega Duro FC booed when Saladillo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urbano Hurko didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Saladillo players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.