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Mario Alberto Kempes
Spectators: 7317 (Terracing: 5524, Seating: 1693, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ildefonso Evis took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Revolucion 87 booed when Cordoba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicolas Virila didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 3rd minute of the match Saverio Rio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fernan Gomez skillfully saved the ball. Afiq Phua received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Victorino Betadur tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Victorino Betadur came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Cordoba FC's Afiq Phua. But to his dismay, Afiq Phua quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Afiq Phua recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Afiq Phua sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fernan Gomez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Garci in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Cordoba FC's Tammo Zippel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Victorino Betadur narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gustavo Olando received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Fernan Gomez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Garci in the 23rd minute of play forced Cordoba FC's goalkeeper Fernan Gomez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernan Gomez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Olando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Revolucion 87's goalkeeper Victorino Betadur, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 29 minutes into the match, Cordoba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Garci came free, but Fernan Gomez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Tammo Zippel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cordoba FC's Tammo Zippel got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 39th minute, Atilano Pasqual hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Cordoba FC's Afiq Phua slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Victorino Betadur. That made the score 2-0 after 43 minutes of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Primitivo Janpier in the 52nd minute of play forced Cordoba FC's goalkeeper Fernan Gomez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Tammo Zippel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cordoba FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tammo Zippel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Victorino Betadur breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fernan Gomez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Olando in the 56th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Tammo Zippel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cordoba FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tammo Zippel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Victorino Betadur breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Victorino Betadur showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tammo Zippel in the 60th minute of the match. Victorino Betadur showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ildefonso Evis in the 67th minute of the match. Cornelio Rufio charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cornelio Rufio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fernan Gomez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Olando in the 72nd minute of play. Victorino Betadur showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Afiq Phua in the 75th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Revolucion 87's zone, Severo Pedroso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Victorino Betadur came out of the goal and Severo Pedroso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Cordoba FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Isidoro Atarrabi hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Revolucion 87's Gustavo Olando ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Fernan Gomez. Fernan Gomez yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gustavo Olando in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fernan Gomez saved Cordoba FC from getting behind. In the 94thth minute of the game Americo Veronica who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cordoba FC's Fernan Gomez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 95 minutes into the match, Cordoba FC's goalkeeper Fernan Gomez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Francisco Garci. Cordoba FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Revolucion 87 for a fine match.