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F.C.Las Flores 2
Spectators: 6000 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lino Haritz took the kick off in the first half of the match. Severino Urtats showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulises Leocadio, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After 5 played minutes F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados got a freekick which was hit by Ruben Leizarraga. 5 minutes into the match, F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's goal looked a bit too open when Ambrosio Garaile came free, but Melchor Emenon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 11 minutes, Albino Bertol mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados and the El Fronton players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 11th minute, Albino Bertol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 12th minute of the match Aurelio Abalos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melchor Emenon skillfully saved the ball. F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's Jairo Frederico shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 17th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Severino Urtats but with some difficulty. When Ulises Leocadio came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados 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 Ulises Leocadio couldn't finish the play. In the 20th minute, Genaro Gai got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Lino Haritz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Emenon having to interfere. Melchor Emenon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Haritz in the 26th minute of the match. Albino Bertol kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Melchor Emenon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Haritz in the 31st minute of the match. F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's Ruben Leizarraga got his second yellow card of the match in the 31st minute. The referee ordered Ruben Leizarraga off the ground. After a rather tough play, F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's Ruben Leizarraga got a free kick in the 32nd minute. If Ambrosio Garaile had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half El Fronton were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Genaro Gai made the kick off in the second half. F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's Melchor Emenon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Haritz in the 61st minute of play. The supporters of El Fronton booed when F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leandro Eleazar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Melchor Emenon made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Aurelio Abalos sent off a good shot on target. After 70 played minutes F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados got a freekick which was hit by Albino Bertol. If Lino Haritz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's zone, Ambrosio Garaile stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Melchor Emenon came out of the goal and Ambrosio Garaile tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 80 minutes into the game, Ulises Leocadio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Fronton the free kick. After 80 played minutes F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados got a freekick which was hit by Ulises Leocadio. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ambrosio Garaile got free with Melchor Emenon in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Melchor Emenon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Haritz in the 83rd minute of the match. If Jacinto Orlin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Genaro Gai struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Severino Urtats didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados. F.C.Ligamentos Cruzados's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Lino Haritz 94 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2. The El Fronton 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.