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Coliseo JOEY
Spectators: 7069 (Terracing: 5444, Seating: 1575, VIP seats: 50) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carlos Jayvier got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute Erubiel Evarado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernan Gonchan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. VR46's defense didn't have a chance, in the 5th minute, when Norberto Henric scored to the left of an out of position Orlando Solustiano, making the score, 1-0. In the 13th minute, Erubiel Evarado 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. Norberto Henric received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Orlando Solustiano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Amador Acevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Orlando Solustiano having to interfere. Norberto Henric might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Orlando Solustiano. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Norberto Henric ran back to his position shaking his head. When Christian Xacintu fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gabba Gabba CARP's protests and gave Christian Xacintu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 29th minute, one of Gabba Gabba CARP: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 Gabba Gabba CARP. The referee gave VR46 a penalty, 31 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Niceto Illan, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Gabba Gabba CARP's Fernan Gonchan. 1-1. With a little luck, VR46's Orlando Solustiano got control of the ball when Norberto Henric tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 37th minute, Froilan Jesco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 39 minutes into the game, Cornelio Aznaro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VR46's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gabba Gabba CARP the free kick. In the 39th minute, Cornelio Aznaro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 40 in the game by Norberto Henric from a close distance when the talented Orlando Solustiano managed to make a qualified save. VR46's players were relieved. Orlando Solustiano made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Amador Acevedo sent off a good shot on target. 43 minutes into the game, VR46's Carlos Jayvier nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fernan Gonchan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Norberto Henric to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to VR46 getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Carlos Jayvier hit a great ball. Fermin Cedro's late challenge caught a Gabba Gabba CARP's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fermin Cedro helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, VR46's Fermin Cedro got a free kick in the 55th minute. Cristo Gerazan kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, VR46's Cristo Gerazan got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Orlando Solustiano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Norberto Henric's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. In the 65th minute Norberto Henric shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orlando Solustiano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, VR46's Abel Fraco got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 70thth minute of the game Norberto Henric who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but VR46's Orlando Solustiano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amador Acevedo in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Orlando Solustiano saved VR46 from getting behind. Norberto Henric sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mauricio Roldanillo kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Carlos Jayvier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Fernan Gonchan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Norberto Henric sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 85th minute Amador Acevedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orlando Solustiano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gabba Gabba CARP were awarded a corner in the 87th minute after VR46's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sergio Ruisko took the corner. The corner ended in Sergio Ruisko almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but VR46's Orlando Solustiano did a great save. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Gabba Gabba CARP players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.