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Israel Ebardo Arena
Spectators: 7194 (Terracing: 5397, Seating: 1654, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cosme Gonzo kicked off to start the match. If Miguel Asteri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Honorio Pitin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosme Gonzo in the 5th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Fidel Constancio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Fidel Constancio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nicolas Orti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Miguel Asteri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cosme Gonzo might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Honorio Pitin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cosme Gonzo ran back to his position shaking his head. When Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C.'s Fidel Constancio in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manantiales AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Ambrosio Frisco kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Christian Clodio hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C.'s Honorio Pitin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Honorio Toribio in the 42nd minute of play. When Fidel Constancio came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C. 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 Fidel Constancio couldn't finish the play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fidel Constancio was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Fidel Constancio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nicolas Orti. Manantiales AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fidel Constancio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. A collision led to Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C. getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Christian Clodio hit a great ball. 56 minutes into the match, Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Cosme Gonzo came free, but Honorio Pitin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C.'s Fidel Constancio got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Benjamin Manny hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 69th minute Fidel Constancio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicolas Orti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Benjamin Manny fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manantiales AFC's protests and gave Benjamin Manny a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Manantiales AFC's Benjamin Manny got a free kick in the 70th minute. Nicolas Orti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fidel Constancio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fidel Constancio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Nicolas Orti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fidel Constancio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Nicolas Orti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fidel Constancio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicolas Orti having to interfere. Fidel Constancio 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. Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C.'s Fidel Constancio got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Fidel Constancio came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C. 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 Fidel Constancio couldn't finish the play. In the 86th minute, Fidel Constancio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fidel Constancio in the 89th minute of play forced Manantiales AFC's goalkeeper Nicolas Orti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 91 played minutes Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Fidel Constancio. Thanks to some nice moves Miguel Asteri could shoot a difficult shot in the 94th minute, which Honorio Pitin however easily saved by the left post. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Hijo Nuestro Moriras F.C. had played much better football throughout.