League

Marapá
Spectators: 7039 (Terracing: 5388, Seating: 1651, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Emiliano Perutxo made the kick off which started today's match. Nicanor Checa scored 0-1 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Osvaldo Otoniel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nicanor Checa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Osvaldo Otoniel having to interfere. After 16 played minutes Mufaso FC got a freekick which was hit by Moises Oskarbi. When Ballester FC's Nicanor Checa in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mufaso FC's goalie prevented a goal. Filomeno Cordarin took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 24th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Osvaldo Otoniel. Mufaso FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Emiliano Perutxo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Marco Galo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 37th match minute, Mufaso FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Cordarell to maneuver through the defense. Osvaldo Otoniel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teo Eate, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Nicanor Checa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Nicanor Checa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nicanor Checa struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Osvaldo Otoniel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ballester FC. After the first half Ballester FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 62nd minute, Nicanor Checa 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. 65 minutes into the match, Mufaso FC's goalkeeper Osvaldo Otoniel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicanor Checa. When Christian Cordarell fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mufaso FC's protests and gave Christian Cordarell a yellow card for diving instead. Christian Cordarell hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teo Eate in the 74th minute of play forced Mufaso FC's goalkeeper Osvaldo Otoniel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Ballester FC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Tomas Neto hit a great ball. Erasmo Cordeara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Marco Galo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Bruno Hever fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ballester FC's protests and gave Bruno Hever a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Ballester FC's Bruno Hever got a free kick in the 84th minute. The Ballester FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.