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Estadio Ernestina
Spectators: 7261 (Terracing: 5447, Seating: 1670, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fulgencio Suarez kicked off to start the match. 2 minutes into the game, Danilo Harkaitz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Talleres de Cba's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Branca Unico FC the free kick. Honorio Eutropio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesus Marin in the 5th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Fulgencio Suarez's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ernesto Bonadona was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. Danilo Harkaitz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernesto Bonadona having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fulgencio Suarez in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ernesto Bonadona prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Santiago Leoiar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 15th match minute, Talleres de Cba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Harkaitz to maneuver through the defense. Santiago Leoiar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ernesto Bonadona showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santiago Leoiar, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Ernesto Bonadona showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Raymon, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. After a rather tough play, Talleres de Cba's Fulgencio Suarez got a free kick in the 34th minute. After some careless play in the Branca Unico FC defense, Fulgencio Suarez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ernesto Bonadona. The Branca Unico FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ernesto Bonadona should have stopped the shot. When Santiago Leoiar came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the Talleres de Cba 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 Santiago Leoiar couldn't finish the play. After the first half Talleres de Cba were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a defensive mix-up in Branca Unico FC's zone, Santiago Leoiar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ernesto Bonadona came out of the goal and Santiago Leoiar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fausto Raymon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ernesto Bonadona having to make a save. Ernesto Bonadona was a little too slow when Santiago Leoiar got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 58th minute. The score was now 0-2. The supporters of Talleres de Cba booed when Branca Unico FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonides Egoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Honorio Eutropio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jesus Marin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Santiago Leoiar came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the Talleres de Cba 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 Santiago Leoiar couldn't finish the play. An unexpected shot in the 71st minute by Santiago Leoiar got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Honorio Eutropio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvio Jobo in the 75th minute of the match. In the 82nd match minute, Branca Unico FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filomeno Silvino to maneuver through the defense. Talleres de Cba's Fidel Neron shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 84th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Ernesto Bonadona but with some difficulty. After a defensive mix-up in Branca Unico FC's zone, Fulgencio Suarez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ernesto Bonadona came out of the goal and Fulgencio Suarez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Santiago Leoiar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Ernesto Bonadona made a huge save. 93 minutes into the match, Branca Unico FC's goal looked a bit too open when Pablo Eron came free, but Ernesto Bonadona reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Branca Unico FC's Leonides Egoi got a free kick in the 96th minute. Talleres de Cba's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.