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Il Nuovo Stadio
Spectators: 7259 (Terracing: 5446, Seating: 1669, VIP seats: 144) Arnoldo Viator came free with the goalkeeper in the 14th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Rogelio Frances could save by the left post. If Arsenio Abarca had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Republic of Ireland's Dario Lia got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rogelio Frances made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Arnoldo Viator sent off a good shot on target. Dario Lia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustavo Dolfo having to interfere. In the 31st minute, German Joey 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. Rogelio Frances showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arsenio Abarca, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Arnoldo Viator might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rogelio Frances. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arnoldo Viator ran back to his position shaking his head. Alejo Neron charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alejo Neron the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Republic of Ireland getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Alejo Neron hit a great ball. After having played for 37 minutes, Arnoldo Viator managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sweet Symphony ™'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Arnoldo Viator was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arnoldo Viator received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Rogelio Frances tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 47 minutes into the match, Republic of Ireland's goalkeeper Rogelio Frances had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arnoldo Viator. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Arsenio Abarca made a kick off. If Dario Lia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 54 minutes into the game, Arnoldo Viator cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Rogelio Frances was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arsenio Abarca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Arnoldo Viator had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 63rd minute, German Joey 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. Sweet Symphony ™'s Gustavo Dolfo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Sweet Symphony ™ from getting a goal against them. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Republic of Ireland's goalkeeper Rogelio Frances, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. German Joey 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. If Arsenio Abarca had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rogelio Frances made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnoldo Viator in the 87th minute of play. In the 89th minute, Herminio Arnas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sweet Symphony ™ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Arsenio Abarca blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rogelio Frances having to make a save. When Gavino Pacorro fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Republic of Ireland's protests and gave Gavino Pacorro a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Sweet Symphony ™ booed when Republic of Ireland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Pacorro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Republic of Ireland's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.