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CHIQUITO
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eleuterio Ignado made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Las Tortugas de Lujan booed when Ninjutsu FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cleto Atauri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Teo Baldovino kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Justino Chucho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Valente, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the game, Eulalio Filipo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ninjutsu FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Las Tortugas de Lujan the free kick. Justino Chucho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Txomin, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 23rd match minute, Ninjutsu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eleuterio Ignado to maneuver through the defense. Hugo Isaio hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute, Lázaro Danel sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Ninjutsu FC's Justino Chucho didn't even have to move. Justino Chucho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Valente, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eleuterio Beti kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Teo Baldovino took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 30th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Amado Gutxi. Las Tortugas de Lujan's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Justino Chucho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustin Ovando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes into the game, Las Tortugas de Lujan's Emilio Txomin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Justino Chucho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Amancio Aresti came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Las Tortugas de Lujan 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 Amancio Aresti couldn't finish the play. If Ezequiel Ourente had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Serafin Valente to make the kick off. Justino Chucho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Txomin in the 52nd minute of the match. 53 minutes into the game, Las Tortugas de Lujan's Agustin Ovando nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Justino Chucho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Eleuterio Ignado's late challenge caught a Las Tortugas de Lujan's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eleuterio Ignado helped the player get up and apologised. In the 57th match minute, Ninjutsu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eleuterio Ignado to maneuver through the defense. Justino Chucho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafin Valente in the 58th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Las Tortugas de Lujan's zone, Eleuterio Ignado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amado Gutxi came out of the goal and Eleuterio Ignado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ninjutsu FC's Justino Chucho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafin Valente in the 80th minute of play. Justino Chucho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agustin Ovando in the 81st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rosendo Acuña in the 85th minute of play forced Ninjutsu FC's goalkeeper Justino Chucho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Las Tortugas de Lujan's Rosendo Acuña got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Inocencio Chuan hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Justino Chucho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustin Ovando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Las Tortugas de Lujan were victorious despite being under pressure from Ninjutsu FC for much of the match.