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Rapelli
Spectators: 7227 (Terracing: 5422, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 143) Talacasto FC's Gaston Ritchie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Criston in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the game, Amancio Perutxo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rapelli's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Talacasto FC the free kick. In the 5th minute, one of Rapelli: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 Rapelli. Gaston Ritchie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Criston, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gaspar Eguerdi in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg German Cresenciano saved Rapelli from getting behind. 25 minutes into the game, Tobias Eliu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rapelli's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Talacasto FC the free kick. In the 25th match minute, Rapelli was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tobias Eliu to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Gaspar Eguerdi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Talacasto FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gaspar Eguerdi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. German Cresenciano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Rapelli booed when Talacasto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Isaio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Teobaldo Bonifaco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. German Cresenciano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gaspar Eguerdi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but German Cresenciano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaspar Eguerdi in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck German Cresenciano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 46th minute, Gaspar Eguerdi made a precise shot to the right of German Cresenciano. Rapelli's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. The Rapelli players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Talacasto FC were winning 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Teobaldo Bonifaco made a kick off. If Gaspar Eguerdi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Talacasto FC's zone, Arturo Criston stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaston Ritchie came out of the goal and Arturo Criston tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gaspar Eguerdi succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-4 in the 68th playminute. Rapelli's German Cresenciano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Rapelli from getting a goal against them. Arturo Criston received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Gaston Ritchie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arturo Criston sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Cristian Roano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 89th match minute, Talacasto FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Isaio to maneuver through the defense. Arturo Criston kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The Talacasto FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.