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Estadio Chacaicó
Spectators: 7216 (Terracing: 5413, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eusebio Ubarna got the match started through his kick off. Benedicto Luzea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Gaitan in the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Gaitan in the 5th minute of play forced FENIX's goalkeeper Benedicto Luzea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 10 minutes Mocoretá FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ildefonso Dubardo who took care of the corner kick. FENIX's Ildefonso Dubardo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rolando Otsoa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Rolando Otsoa didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 13th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Ciriaco Mitxaut kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Benedicto Luzea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebio Ubarna, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Rolando Otsoa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvano Naldo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In a very dangerous position, a player in Mocoretá FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 24th minute. Penalty! Ermegildo Ieltxu kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Cristian Gaitan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benedicto Luzea. FENIX's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristian Gaitan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. 37 minutes into the match, Mocoretá FC's goal looked a bit too open when Silvano Naldo came free, but Rolando Otsoa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rolando Otsoa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Esteve Etxatxu in the 39th minute. If Esteve Etxatxu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Silvano Naldo was the one to do the kick off. Jonatan Aragones's late challenge caught a Mocoretá FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jonatan Aragones helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FENIX getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Jonatan Aragones hit a great ball. The audience held their breath when Teo Kauldi in the 57th minute of the game managed to trick the opponents defenses and fired away a shot outside the goal on the Benedicto Luzea's left hand side. Benedicto Luzea made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Cristian Gaitan sent off a good shot on target. In the 65th match minute, Mocoretá FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Humberto Liher to maneuver through the defense. Rolando Otsoa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvano Naldo in the 70th minute of the match. After 73 played minutes Mocoretá FC got a freekick which was hit by Aquilino Bernaldo. If Esteve Etxatxu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cristian Gaitan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of FENIX booed when Mocoretá FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teo Kauldi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Esteve Etxatxu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FENIX's supporters rose to their feet, but Esteve Etxatxu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rolando Otsoa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 89 minutes, Silvano Naldo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FENIX's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silvano Naldo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Silvano Naldo came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the FENIX 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 Silvano Naldo couldn't finish the play.