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Staples Center
Spectators: 7240 (Terracing: 5432, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Clemente Tohias took the kick off in the first half of the match. Nicasio Gar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clemente Tohias in the 4th minute of play. In the 6th minute, Clemente Tohias 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. Angelo Nardo struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Nicasio Gar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for R.CentralFC. 14 minutes into the match, Clemente Tohias notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Lakers's Nicasio Gar. Nicasio Gar was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 19 minutes of play, Lakers's Desiderio Baldovino made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nestor Taurino was left in no man's land by his defense there! Benjamin Rencio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nestor Taurino read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Nicasio Gar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelo Nardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Clemente Tohias came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the R.CentralFC 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 Clemente Tohias couldn't finish the play. 31 minutes into the match, Lakers's goal looked a bit too open when Clemente Tohias came free, but Nicasio Gar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nicasio Gar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelo Nardo in the 32nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Godofredo Blasi in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nestor Taurino saved R.CentralFC from getting behind. Godofredo Blasi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Nestor Taurino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nestor Taurino made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Godofredo Blasi sent off a good shot on target. 46 minutes into the match, Godofredo Blasi notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of R.CentralFC's Nestor Taurino. Nestor Taurino was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Benjamin Rencio to strike the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Florencio Pierres got free with Nicasio Gar in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benjamin Rencio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nestor Taurino having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in R.CentralFC's zone, Godofredo Blasi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nestor Taurino came out of the goal and Godofredo Blasi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Godofredo Blasi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Nestor Taurino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Lakers's Godofredo Blasi got a free kick in the 66th minute. Nestor Taurino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Rencio in the 74th minute of play. 76 minutes into the game, Godofredo Blasi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Nestor Taurino was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nicasio Gar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clemente Tohias in the 84th minute of play. If Godofredo Blasi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 95 played minutes R.CentralFC got a freekick which was hit by Cirilo Calixto. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Benjamin Rencio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lakers's supporters rose to their feet, but Benjamin Rencio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nestor Taurino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lakers were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of R.CentralFC for a fine match.