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Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edelmiro Blasi took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the game, Leopardi Team's Candido Frances nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wu Xu Bo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After some careless play in the Leopardi Team defense, Marcos Bartuelo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gerardo Francis. The Leopardi Team fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gerardo Francis should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Leopardi Team's Elias Gregory got a free kick in the 14th minute. In the 16th minute of the match, Edelmiro Blasi got a very nice opportunity to score, but Gerardo Francis was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After a rather tough play, Akimaris fc's Irinel Ignătescu got a free kick in the 16th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Leopardi Team's goal looked a bit too open when Edelmiro Blasi came free, but Gerardo Francis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victorio Mateo struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Wu Xu Bo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leopardi Team. After 31st play minutes Benigno Indalecio shot 2-1, a short shot which went by Gerardo Francis and just under the crossbar into goal. After a defensive mix-up in Leopardi Team's zone, Hilario Dunixi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gerardo Francis came out of the goal and Hilario Dunixi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Wu Xu Bo came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Leopardi Team's Candido Frances. But to his dismay, Candido Frances quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. In the 42nd minute, Leopardi Team's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Benigno Indalecio fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. With 46 minutes on the clock, Arturo Chico commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Akimaris fc fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 45th minute. Penalty! The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Candido Frances made the kick off in the second half. When Irinel Ignătescu fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Akimaris fc's protests and gave Irinel Ignătescu a yellow card for diving instead. After 56 played minutes Akimaris fc got a freekick which was hit by Irinel Ignătescu. Irinel Ignătescu kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Victorio Mateo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Wu Xu Bo firmly grabbed it by the left post. Gerardo Francis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edelmiro Blasi in the 90th minute of the match. Edelmiro Blasi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Nestor Orlandus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Akimaris fc fans cheered their team off the field, for while Leopardi Team had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.