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Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Esteban Beti got the match started through his kick off. After 7 played minutes Paternal FC got a freekick which was hit by Efrain Quinteros. The audience thought a goal was coming when Esteban Beti got free with Feliciano Xabier in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Danel in the 13th minute of play forced La Cobra's goalkeeper Tomás Rivero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in La Cobra's zone, Jairo Danel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tomás Rivero came out of the goal and Jairo Danel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Efrain Quinteros managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paternal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Efrain Quinteros was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tomás Rivero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 23 minutes, Esteban Beti managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Cobra's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esteban Beti was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Feliciano Xabier made an important save on a dangerous shot by Esteban Beti in the 24th minute. Paternal FC's Feliciano Xabier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteban Beti in the 26th minute of play. Tomás Rivero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ruperto Gai in the 29th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jairo Danel in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tomás Rivero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Esteban Beti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Feliciano Xabier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Esteban Beti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Feliciano Xabier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Leo Silbestre fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Paternal FC's protests and gave Leo Silbestre a yellow card for diving instead. Leo Silbestre kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. A collision led to La Cobra getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Bernardo Dimas hit a great ball. After 40 minutes, Jairo Danel made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. La Cobra's Tomás Rivero tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Paternal FC's Feliciano Xabier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteban Beti in the 45th minute of play. Paternal FC's Jairo Danel got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The La Cobra players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Paternal FC were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jairo Danel was the one to do the kick off. After 51 minutes, Esteban Beti mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the La Cobra and the Paternal FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 51 played minutes La Cobra got a freekick which was hit by Esteban Beti. If Albano Iraitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Esteban Beti in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Feliciano Xabier prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 62 minutes, Jairo Danel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Paternal FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jairo Danel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Paternal FC booed when La Cobra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abelardo Celipe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jairo Danel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Jairo Danel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paternal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jairo Danel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tomás Rivero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Feliciano Xabier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteban Beti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 86 minutes into the game, La Cobra's Esteban Beti nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Feliciano Xabier made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Jairo Danel fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Paternal FC's protests and gave Jairo Danel a yellow card for diving instead. Jairo Danel hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. 91 minutes into the match, Paternal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Esteban Beti came free, but Feliciano Xabier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ruperto Gai might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tomás Rivero. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ruperto Gai ran back to his position shaking his head. 95 minutes into the match, Esteban Beti notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Paternal FC's Feliciano Xabier. Feliciano Xabier was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.