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Pte Humberto Palma
Spectators: 6901 (Terracing: 5401, Seating: 1400, VIP seats: 100) Venancio Lauro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelo Canor in the 3rd minute of play. Esquina FC's Zacarias Vargas got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Angelo Canor might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Venancio Lauro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Angelo Canor ran back to his position shaking his head. Angelo Canor could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Venancio Lauro made a huge save. Palmeritas FC's Angelo Canor got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 24th minute, Amancio Orlandus left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Esquina FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 33 minutes into the game, Palmeritas FC's Adan Iago nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Venancio Lauro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Angelo Canor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Venancio Lauro having to interfere. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Esquina FC's goalkeeper Venancio Lauro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Emanuel Raulo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Venancio Lauro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Angelo Canor managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palmeritas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Angelo Canor was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Venancio Lauro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Amancio Orlandus struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Federico Pietro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Esquina FC. A collision led to Palmeritas FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Nereo Uzuri hit a great ball. 57 minutes into the match, Esquina FC's Amancio Orlandus sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Federico Pietro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Venancio Lauro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Canor, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. If Angelo Canor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amancio Orlandus struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Federico Pietro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Esquina FC. In the 72nd minute, Zacarias Vargas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Esquina FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Venancio Lauro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelo Canor in the 76th minute of the match. Amancio Orlandus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Federico Pietro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Palmeritas FC's Emanuel Raulo got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Amancio Orlandus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Federico Pietro having to interfere. If Amancio Orlandus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Palmeritas FC's Federico Pietro got control of the ball when Zacarias Vargas tried to sneak it across the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Esquina FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.