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Spectators: 7499 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) Benito Nataniels short, quick shot in the 6thth minute got Tiburcio Mambru to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the match had gone on for 8 minutes, Lluc Navarro put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Tiburcio Mambru. Benito Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tiburcio Mambru having to interfere. In the 14th minute, one of AFC Richmond:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for AFC Richmond. The referee gave Tocata AFC a penalty, 16 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Haroldo Bidari, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of AFC Richmond's Vinicio Sandaili. 2-1. Vinicio Sandaili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximo Petrigai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tiburcio Mambru made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Benito Nataniel sent off a good shot on target. Benito Nataniel's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Tiburcio Mambru skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Maximo Petrigai kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Tiburcio Mambru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benito Nataniel, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. After a defensive mix-up in AFC Richmond's zone, Adan Quinto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vinicio Sandaili came out of the goal and Adan Quinto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sixto Eneas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vinicio Sandaili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximo Petrigai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The AFC Richmond fans' excitement grew in the 38th match minute when AFC Richmond's Benito Nataniel 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 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Benito Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tiburcio Mambru having to interfere. AFC Richmond's Benito Nataniel got a good chance for a goal in the 48th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The wind increased when Maximo Petrigai made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rdth minute of the game Benito Nataniel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tocata AFC's Tiburcio Mambru was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marcelino Darien in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Vinicio Sandaili, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to AFC Richmond getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Saverio Mendebal hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benito Nataniel in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tiburcio Mambru saved Tocata AFC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benito Nataniel in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tiburcio Mambru prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 67 minutes, Benito Nataniel made it 4-1 with a short kick to the right side. Tocata AFC's Tiburcio Mambru tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. AFC Richmond's Vinicio Sandaili proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save AFC Richmond from getting a goal against them. When Lluc Navarro fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC Richmond's protests and gave Lluc Navarro a yellow card for diving instead. Lluc Navarro kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. AFC Richmond's Vinicio Sandaili played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximo Petrigai in the 75th minute of play. In the 76th minute Maximo Petrigai shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vinicio Sandaili saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 84 minutes, Benito Nataniel put it in 5-1 from a short distance just to the right of Tiburcio Mambru. Benito Nataniel might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tiburcio Mambru. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Benito Nataniel ran back to his position shaking his head. Benito Nataniel struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Tiburcio Mambru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC Richmond. When Pedro Obano came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the AFC Richmond 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 Pedro Obano couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Tocata AFC's zone, Benito Nataniel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tiburcio Mambru came out of the goal and Benito Nataniel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee ended the match the AFC Richmond players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.