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Ranser FC
Spectators: 7346 (Terracing: 5514, Seating: 1690, VIP seats: 142) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gaston Ladio made the kick off which started today's match. Nestor Orlin was a little too slow when Gaston Ladio got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 3rd minute. The score was now 1-0. 5 minutes into the game, Sixto Jacindo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ranser FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hansen FC the free kick. The supporters of Ranser FC booed when Hansen FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hector Cisco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nestor Orlin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gaston Ladio in the 8th minute. Nestor Orlin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sixto Jacindo in the 15th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Aristides Brun kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Nestor Orlin. That made the score 2-0 in the 19 minute of play. With a little luck, Hansen FC's Nestor Orlin got control of the ball when Sixto Jacindo tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Jeronimo Saturnin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 32nd minute, Sixto Jacindo made a precise shot to the right of Nestor Orlin. Hansen FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. 46 minutes into the game, Sixto Jacindo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nestor Orlin. Sixto Jacindo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eusebio Geleberto was the one to do the kick off. In the 59th minute of the match Jeronimo Saturnin shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Celedonio Ilixo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Eusebio Geleberto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Aristides Brun came up free with the goalie in the 82nd minute, the Ranser FC 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 Aristides Brun couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Ranser FC's zone, Eusebio Geleberto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Celedonio Ilixo came out of the goal and Eusebio Geleberto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Norberto Maidana hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. A collision led to Ranser FC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Gaston Ladio hit a great ball. With a little luck, Ranser FC's Celedonio Ilixo got control of the ball when Jeronimo Saturnin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gaston Ladio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nestor Orlin having to interfere. Ranser FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Hansen FC for a fine match.