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Ricardo Gareca
Spectators: 7267 (Terracing: 5452, Seating: 1671, VIP seats: 144) Higinio Manni made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 2nd minute, Leonides Estebano 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. In the 5th minute of the match, Leonides Estebano tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Urbano Jusepe saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 7 minutes into the match, Mercedes's goalkeeper Urbano Jusepe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Anacleto Larpe. 11 minutes into the match, Emanuel Eudoxio notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Spinetto F.C.'s Anastasio Austin. Anastasio Austin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 18 minutes into the match, Mercedes's Emanuel Eudoxio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anastasio Austin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Saul Bieito tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Anastasio Austin. An unnecessary self made goal, 0-2 in the 23rd minute. In the 29th minute, Emanuel Eudoxio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mercedes fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Urbano Jusepe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonides Estebano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Higinio Manni blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Anastasio Austin having to make a save. Spinetto F.C.'s Anastasio Austin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Higinio Manni in the 41st minute of play. Reynaldo Mitxaut charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Reynaldo Mitxaut the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 41st match minute, Spinetto F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reynaldo Mitxaut to maneuver through the defense. When Mercedes's Higinio Manni in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Spinetto F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal.

The wind increased when Leonides Estebano made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Spinetto F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Eudoxio came free, but Anastasio Austin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Spinetto F.C.'s Anastasio Austin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Eudoxio in the 56th minute of play. Reynaldo Mitxaut kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Leonides Estebano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urbano Jusepe having to interfere. 63 minutes into the game, Raul Ereinotz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mercedes's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Spinetto F.C. the free kick. After 64 played minutes Spinetto F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Leonides Estebano. After having played for 66 minutes, Emanuel Eudoxio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mercedes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emanuel Eudoxio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Urbano Jusepe didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Arnaldo Gumaro went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Urbano Jusepe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anacleto Larpe in the 71st minute of play. 72 minutes into the game, Anacleto Larpe cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Urbano Jusepe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mercedes's Raul Ereinotz got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Emanuel Eudoxio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anastasio Austin having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 84 minutes, Higinio Manni took a quick shot and it went in 2-4 without a chance for Anastasio Austin to make any attempt to save it. In the 87th match minute, Mercedes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Feliciano Luzea to maneuver through the defense. After 93 played minutes Mercedes got a freekick which was hit by Samuel Gervaso. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Mercedes had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.