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Estadio CLAYPOLE
Spectators: 7237 (Terracing: 5429, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 144) 3 minutes into the game, Benito Azevedo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aldo Evangelista. Benito Azevedo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Constantino Shantala in the 10th minute of play forced claypole AFC's goalkeeper Baltasar Senon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baltasar Senon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aaron Francho, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Constantino Shantala's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Baltasar Senon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. Constantino Shantala struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Baltasar Senon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Once Calvas FC. Aaron Francho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Baltasar Senon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Baltasar Senon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aaron Francho's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Benito Azevedo managed to get in a good position for a shot. claypole AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Benito Azevedo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aldo Evangelista breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Norberto Montel succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-1 in the 37th playminute. Constantino Shantala received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Baltasar Senon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aaron Francho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Benito Azevedo to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, claypole AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Constantino Shantala came free, but Baltasar Senon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 53rdth minute of the game Constantino Shantala who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but claypole AFC's Baltasar Senon was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Constantino Shantala might have been able to make a better finish in the 54th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Baltasar Senon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Constantino Shantala ran back to his position shaking his head. Baltasar Senon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aaron Francho in the 58th minute. Baltasar Senon made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Aaron Francho sent off a good shot on target. After 61 minutes, Iker Crescencio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the claypole AFC and the Once Calvas FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 61st match minute, claypole AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iker Crescencio to maneuver through the defense. When Aaron Francho came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Once Calvas FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Aaron Francho couldn't finish the play. Luisito Estevon charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luisito Estevon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. If Constantino Shantala had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aaron Francho in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Baltasar Senon, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aaron Francho got free with Baltasar Senon in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aaron Francho hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. After 88 played minutes Once Calvas FC got a freekick which was hit by Luisito Estevon. Norberto Montel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 95th minute, claypole AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Constantino Shantala fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. When the referee blew the final whistle, claypole AFC could leave the field as winners, despite Once Calvas FC having more of the ball for most of the match.