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Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 7312 (Terracing: 5485, Seating: 1682, VIP seats: 145) HacheAbajo FC's Marcos Chinto 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. After a rather tough play, Rey Garufa FC's Armando Theodore got a free kick in the 4th minute. After 5th play minutes Marcos Chinto shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Rodrigo Endura and just under the crossbar into goal. 11 minutes into the match, HacheAbajo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorato Eneto came free, but Domingo Estebano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th minute Rey Garufa FC were awarded a corner. Armando Theodore went to the cornerflag to take it. Rodrigo Endura made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vladimiro Montrelle in the 21st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Chinto in the 26th minute of play forced Rey Garufa FC's goalkeeper Rodrigo Endura to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodrigo Endura made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wilfredo Rioja in the 29th minute. Domingo Estebano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Armando Theodore in the 31st minute of play. Honorato Eneto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingo Estebano having to interfere. When Santo Jerrold fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored HacheAbajo FC's protests and gave Santo Jerrold a yellow card for diving instead. After 34 played minutes HacheAbajo FC got a freekick which was hit by Santo Jerrold. Domingo Estebano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Honorato Eneto in the 42nd minute of the match. A collision led to HacheAbajo FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Cecilio Jakes hit a great ball. In the 46th match minute, HacheAbajo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vladimiro Montrelle to maneuver through the defense.

The Rey Garufa FC fans' excitement grew in the 52nd match minute when Rey Garufa FC's Honorato Eneto looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Rodrigo Endura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcos Chinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Rey Garufa FC's Victorino Rey got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Armando Theodore in the 68thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Domingo Estebano, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 71st minute of the match, Armando Theodore got a very nice opportunity to score, but Domingo Estebano was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Santo Jerrold hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. 75 minutes into the match, HacheAbajo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorato Eneto came free, but Domingo Estebano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Chinto in the 76th minute of play forced Rey Garufa FC's goalkeeper Rodrigo Endura to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Honorato Eneto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingo Estebano having to interfere. Wilfredo Rioja received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Rodrigo Endura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Armando Theodore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Domingo Estebano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cecilio Jakes's late challenge caught a Rey Garufa FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cecilio Jakes helped the player get up and apologised. An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorato Eneto in the 88th minute of play forced HacheAbajo FC's goalkeeper Domingo Estebano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 91 minutes into the match, HacheAbajo FC's goalkeeper Domingo Estebano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Armando Theodore. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Victorino Rey during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Rey Garufa FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Victorino Rey hit a great ball. Wilfredo Rioja received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Rodrigo Endura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The HacheAbajo FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Rey Garufa FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.