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Sarasa
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Julian Michael kicked off to start the match. After 7 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Sarasa FC! After having played for 10 minutes, Julian Michael managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Matadores FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Julian Michael was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Roque Bartuelo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 13th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Rodolfo Ordono. Sarasa FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carolo Jatsu in the 14th minute of play forced Sarasa FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Ordono to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Julian Michael in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodolfo Ordono prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sarasa FC's Rodolfo Ordono played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carolo Jatsu in the 18th minute of play. Rodolfo Ordono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Michael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ernesto Dimo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sarasa FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Ordono, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rodolfo Ordono showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carolo Jatsu in the 31st minute of the match. Rodolfo Ordono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Michael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jose Luzaide sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sarasa FC's Delmiro Teodor got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ernesto Dimo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Jose Luzaide managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sarasa FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jose Luzaide was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gualterio Ostadar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ernesto Dimo to make the kick off. Julian Michael received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Rodolfo Ordono tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julian Viviano lost his temper 60 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 60 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Sarasa FC! Rodolfo Ordono went to the wrong direction when Roque Bartuelo was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Sarasa FC's Rodolfo Ordono proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Sarasa FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpected shot in the 70th minute by Carolo Jatsu got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. If Julian Michael had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rodolfo Ordono made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Carolo Jatsu sent off a good shot on target. Carolo Jatsu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Rodolfo Ordono made a huge save. In the 81st minute Julian Michael shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodolfo Ordono saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th match minute, Los Matadores FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vinicio Umbruso to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Los Matadores FC's zone, Jose Luzaide stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gualterio Ostadar came out of the goal and Jose Luzaide tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Carolo Jatsu struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Rodolfo Ordono didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los Matadores FC. Rodolfo Ordono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Michael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 98th minute, Carolo Jatsu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Los Matadores FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Los Matadores FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.