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Carrow Road
Spectators: 7181 (Terracing: 5388, Seating: 1651, VIP seats: 142) Platino Futbol Club's Mario Abaurre 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 2nd minute, Baltasar Abeita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Norfolk City getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Alvaro Vergaray hit a great ball. Jacobo Aresti made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Igor Dorio sent off a good shot on target. Reynaldo Alonso succeeded in the game's 10th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Mario Abaurre struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Alessandro Vides didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Platino Futbol Club. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reynaldo Alonso in the 15th minute of play forced Norfolk City's goalkeeper Alessandro Vides to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Norfolk City's Alessandro Vides played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Isadore in the 17th minute of play. When Igor Dorio came up free with the goalie in the 18th minute, the Norfolk City 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 Igor Dorio couldn't finish the play. In the 19th match minute, Platino Futbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedicto Banegas to maneuver through the defense. Alessandro Vides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reynaldo Alonso, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 23 minutes into the match, Norfolk City's goal looked a bit too open when Reynaldo Alonso came free, but Alessandro Vides reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mario Abaurre struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Alessandro Vides didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Platino Futbol Club. When Igor Dorio came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the Norfolk City 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 Igor Dorio couldn't finish the play. Mario Abaurre kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Jacobo Aresti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Silverio Padro in the 31st minute. Mario Abaurre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Silverio Padro in the 36thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jacobo Aresti, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Norfolk City's Alessandro Vides played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Abaurre in the 38th minute of play. If Reynaldo Alonso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 41 minutes into the match, Norfolk City's goal looked a bit too open when Reynaldo Alonso came free, but Alessandro Vides reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 44 played minutes Platino Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Joaquin Chepe. Jacobo Aresti made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Silverio Padro sent off a good shot on target. After the first half Platino Futbol Club were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Silverio Padro made a kick off. Mario Abaurre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alessandro Vides made an important save on a dangerous shot by Reynaldo Alonso in the 54th minute. After 56 minutes, Joaquin Chepe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Platino Futbol Club and the Norfolk City players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Norfolk City booed when Platino Futbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquin Chepe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Norfolk City's Silverio Padro got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jacobo Aresti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Igor Dorio in the 67th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Platino Futbol Club's Benedicto Banegas slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Alessandro Vides. That made the score 0-2 after 69 minutes of play. Alessandro Vides made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Abaurre in the 72nd minute of play. Alessandro Vides made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Reynaldo Alonso sent off a good shot on target. Alessandro Vides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Abaurre, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. If Reynaldo Alonso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alessandro Vides made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Abaurre in the 84th minute of play. Silverio Padro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 94th minute, Mario Abaurre 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. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Platino Futbol Club had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.