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La catedral del humo
Spectators: 7012 (Terracing: 5412, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 100) Deportivo Humito's Armando Virila 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. In the 3rd minute Hilario Derwin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Esteban Justin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Esteban Justin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alejo Padro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Armando Virila in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dionisio Ekaitz saved La Guardia Imperial from getting behind. 14 minutes into the match, Deportivo Humito's goal looked a bit too open when Hilario Derwin came free, but Esteban Justin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the game, Celestino Sugoi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Deportivo Humito's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La Guardia Imperial the free kick. Esteban Justin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alejo Padro's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. When La Guardia Imperial's Hilario Derwin in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Humito's goalie prevented a goal. With an all-out effort, Deportivo Humito's Dionisio Ekaitz threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Armando Virila, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Humito's zone, Alejo Padro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Esteban Justin came out of the goal and Alejo Padro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Paulo Shantala had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcelino Liher charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcelino Liher the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Deportivo Humito booed when La Guardia Imperial was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelino Liher didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Armando Virila managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo Humito's supporters rose to their feet, but Armando Virila was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dionisio Ekaitz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hilario Derwin made a kick off. Hilario Derwin struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Esteban Justin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Guardia Imperial. In the 61st minute, Amancio Claris ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dionisio Ekaitz was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. After having played for 65 minutes, Armando Virila managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Humito's supporters crossed their fingers, but Armando Virila was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 69 minutes into the game, La Guardia Imperial's Alejo Padro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Esteban Justin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Esteban Justin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hilario Derwin in the 72nd minute of play. Paulo Shantala received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Esteban Justin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 76th minute, Armando Virila hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Deportivo Humito's Celestino Sugoi got his second yellow card of the match in the 80th minute. The referee ordered Celestino Sugoi off the ground. Celestino Sugoi kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Alejo Padro's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Esteban Justin firmly grabbed it by the left post. Hilario Derwin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esteban Justin having to interfere. Amancio Claris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Armando Virila charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Armando Virila the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 90th minute, Armando Virila hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 92nd minute, Armando Virila hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Hilario Derwin managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Guardia Imperial's supporters rose to their feet, but Hilario Derwin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Esteban Justin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hilario Derwin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esteban Justin having to interfere. La Guardia Imperial were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.