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Patio Nº 5
Spectators: 7217 (Terracing: 5414, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) The supporters of Deportivo Balvanera booed when Douglas Haig was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elpidio Cutberto didn't get a good kick on the ball. 8 minutes into the game, Miguel Sasoin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Tobias Loren was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Cayetano Lico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fermin Lobo in the 12th minute of play. Silvio Orti hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. 17 minutes into the match, Deportivo Balvanera's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Sasoin came free, but Tobias Loren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Silvio Orti hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. A collision led to Douglas Haig getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Bernabe Jacindo hit a great ball. Deportivo Balvanera's Albano Gudesteo couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 25th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Douglas Haig. After 46 played minutes Fermin Lobo rounded Douglas Haig's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-2. The Deportivo Balvanera players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Douglas Haig were winning 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fermin Lobo made a kick off. Douglas Haig's Cayetano Lico played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reynaldo Leocadio in the 53rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Balvanera's zone, Miguel Sasoin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tobias Loren came out of the goal and Miguel Sasoin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tobias Loren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Sasoin, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. In the 64th minute, Alfredo Urdin made a precise shot to the right of Tobias Loren. Deportivo Balvanera's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Fermin Lobo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cayetano Lico read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. Albano Gudesteo's late challenge caught a Douglas Haig's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albano Gudesteo helped the player get up and apologised. Albano Gudesteo kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Alfredo Urdin hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 82nd match minute, Douglas Haig was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernabe Jacindo to maneuver through the defense. Reynaldo Leocadio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Miguel Sasoin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fermin Lobo 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. After having played for 94 minutes, Reynaldo Leocadio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Balvanera's supporters crossed their fingers, but Reynaldo Leocadio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Douglas Haig's Cayetano Lico played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reynaldo Leocadio in the 97th minute of play. The Douglas Haig supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Douglas Haig would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.