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Estadio Tortugas
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd match minute, Club Atlético River Grand was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Urki to maneuver through the defense. Rolando Aires fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernando Frasco having to interfere. When Club Atlético River Grand's David Urki in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sakura FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 13th minute Rolando Aires shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernando Frasco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Victor Abel during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 13 played minutes Club Atlético River Grand got a freekick which was hit by Victor Abel. Justino Lekubegi scored 0-1 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fernando Frasco, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Fernando Frasco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rolando Aires in the 21st minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Sakura FC's Rolando Aires sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fernando Frasco narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 28 minutes, Zacarias Bazkoare mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club Atlético River Grand and the Sakura FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético River Grand's Zacarias Bazkoare got a free kick in the 28th minute. Fernando Frasco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rolando Aires, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Angelino Quintun might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Carolo Basajaun. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Angelino Quintun ran back to his position shaking his head.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. David Urki was the one to do the kick off. Justino Lekubegi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Fernando Frasco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fernando Frasco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rolando Aires in the 57th minute. In the 58th minute, Victor Abel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Club Atlético River Grand's goalie and right to Damian Chumo. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Club Atlético River Grand's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Justino Lekubegi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernando Frasco having to interfere. In the 74th minute, David Urki 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. Carolo Basajaun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelino Quintun, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. David Urki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carolo Basajaun having to interfere. Angelino Quintun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eulalio Neto kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers David Urki in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carolo Basajaun saved Sakura FC from getting behind. Nunez Artizar, 93 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Justino Lekubegi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernando Frasco having to interfere. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Sakura FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.