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Urutaú
Spectators: 7198 (Terracing: 5400, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Roque Cutberto made the kick off which started today's match. Anacleto Ledesma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Iratzeder, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. In the 6th minute, Fausto Iratzeder ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Anacleto Ledesma was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. If Generoso Balendin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Fausto Iratzeder managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pepperoni FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fausto Iratzeder was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anacleto Ledesma breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Anacleto Ledesma took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Sayveon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the game, Roque Cutberto recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hermengildo Senin. Roque Cutberto showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. If Generoso Balendin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Anacleto Ledesma stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Filiberto Urbasa's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Anacleto Ledesma took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Sayveon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Generoso Balendin struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Hermengildo Senin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Urutaú FC. Carlos Jakue received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Hermengildo Senin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Anacleto Ledesma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgardo Sayveon, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

If Roque Cutberto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Anacleto Ledesma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgardo Sayveon, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fausto Iratzeder got free with Anacleto Ledesma in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lorenzo Serafo during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 59 played minutes Urutaú FC got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Serafo. 60 minutes into the match, Pepperoni FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roque Cutberto came free, but Hermengildo Senin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anacleto Ledesma made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Sayveon in the 62nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Pepperoni FC's zone, Generoso Balendin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hermengildo Senin came out of the goal and Generoso Balendin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 66 minutes, Roque Cutberto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Urutaú FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roque Cutberto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pepperoni FC's goalkeeper Hermengildo Senin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pepperoni FC's Hermengildo Senin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lorenzo Serafo in the 69th minute of play. Hermengildo Senin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roque Cutberto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roque Cutberto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 82nd minute, Roque Cutberto ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Hermengildo Senin was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Ladislao Galindo kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Aurelio Eufrasio charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aurelio Eufrasio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. If Roque Cutberto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pepperoni FC's Hermengildo Senin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roque Cutberto in the 91st minute of play. Hermengildo Senin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Generoso Balendin, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. If Edgardo Sayveon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. There was no doubt that Urutaú FC were the better team. Urutaú FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.