League

Estadio Ñorquín
Spectators: 6665 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 0) Manzano FC's Emilio Aires started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Manzano FC's Ruben Cordario proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Manzano FC from getting a goal against them. Ruben Cordario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Genaro Bero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Placido Estevon struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Horacio Abeijon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manzano FC. 14 minutes into the match, Emilio Aires notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Ñorquín's Horacio Abeijon. Horacio Abeijon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Emilio Aires recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Manzano FC's goalkeeper Ruben Cordario, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 25th minute of the match, Genaro Bero tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ruben Cordario saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Jacobo Firme could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Ruben Cordario made a huge save. When Aquiles Bizi fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manzano FC's protests and gave Aquiles Bizi a yellow card for diving instead. After 32 played minutes Manzano FC got a freekick which was hit by Aquiles Bizi. 34 minutes into the game, Jacobo Firme cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Ruben Cordario was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ruben Cordario showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Genaro Bero, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

52 minutes into the game, Leonides Danel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ñorquín's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manzano FC the free kick. Leonides Danel hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Horacio Abeijon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Aires, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Manzano FC's Ruben Cordario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genaro Bero in the 64th minute of play. Ruben Cordario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacobo Firme in the 66th minute of the match. Anselmo Olo hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Manzano FC's Aquiles Bizi got a free kick in the 70th minute. When Ñorquín's Genaro Bero in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manzano FC's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Ñorquín booed when Manzano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Elodio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Ñorquín's Genaro Bero sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Cordario narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Genaro Delfino hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Jacobo Firme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ñorquín's Genaro Bero got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 89 minutes into the match, Ñorquín's Genaro Bero sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Cordario narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Genaro Bero blasted a shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ruben Cordario having to make a save. Placido Estevon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Horacio Abeijon having to interfere. Emilio Aires sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.