League

Teatro de los Sueños
Spectators: 7194 (Terracing: 5397, Seating: 1654, VIP seats: 143) Pineapples FC's Diego Oalo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 7th match minute, Natalia Natalia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Lluis to maneuver through the defense. If Diego Oalo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Prudencio Millan hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. A hard shot 17 in the game by Jeremias Hondo from a close distance when the talented Hector Tajo managed to make a qualified save. Pineapples FC's players were relieved. After 20 minutes, Hermengildo Fe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Natalia Natalia FC and the Pineapples FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Hermengildo Fe kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. In the 29th minute of the match Ismael Tirso shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nicanor Stanislao showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Natalia Natalia FC's zone, Casimiro Iraido stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicanor Stanislao came out of the goal and Casimiro Iraido tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ladislao Stanislao struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Nicanor Stanislao didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pineapples FC. Prudencio Millan got his second yellow card in the match during the 45th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Pineapples FC booed when Natalia Natalia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Prudencio Millan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ismael Tirso took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 47th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nicanor Stanislao. Natalia Natalia FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Pineapples FC's goalkeeper Hector Tajo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Diego Oalo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Casimiro Iraido received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Nicanor Stanislao tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ladislao Stanislao was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 61st minute. Pineapples FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Nicanor Stanislao made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Casimiro Iraido sent off a good shot on target. Casimiro Iraido in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nicanor Stanislao, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nicanor Stanislao made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Casimiro Iraido sent off a good shot on target. If Casimiro Iraido had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Erasmo Viator's late challenge caught a Pineapples FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Erasmo Viator helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Natalia Natalia FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Erasmo Viator hit a great ball. 78 minutes into the match, Natalia Natalia FC's goalkeeper Nicanor Stanislao had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Casimiro Iraido. 78 minutes into the game, Esteve Mazuste was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Natalia Natalia FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pineapples FC the free kick. In the 79th minute, Esteve Mazuste hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Casimiro Iraidos short, quick shot in the 82ndth minute got Nicanor Stanislao to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Casimiro Iraido's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 84thth minute, Nicanor Stanislao skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Diego Oalo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Casimiro Iraido sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Pineapples FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.