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Estadio Quitilipi
Spectators: 7238 (Terracing: 5430, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elvio Pelagius got the match started through his kick off. Cristo Chaime showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Jerrald in the 13th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Severiano Lugo got free with Cristo Chaime in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 20 minutes, Elvio Pelagius managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MLFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elvio Pelagius was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 22 minutes into the game, Santiago Medina cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Venancio Munio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 27th minute Elvio Pelagius shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Venancio Munio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Estudiantes Rio IV's goalkeeper Venancio Munio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Elvio Pelagius's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Venancio Munio was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Eustaquio Henric charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eustaquio Henric the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of MLFC booed when Estudiantes Rio IV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eustaquio Henric didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Estudiantes Rio IV's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Medina came free, but Venancio Munio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Elvio Pelagius had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Santiago Medina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 46th match minute, Estudiantes Rio IV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victorio Tome to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rafael Jerrald to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Urbano Vistruario hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Estudiantes Rio IV's Rafael Jerrald in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MLFC's goalie prevented a goal. Severiano Lugo struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Cristo Chaime didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estudiantes Rio IV. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Severo Quinten during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Cristo Chaime showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Jerrald in the 77th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the game, Everardo Cordera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MLFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Estudiantes Rio IV the free kick. After 82 played minutes MLFC got a freekick which was hit by Everardo Cordera. Rafael Jerrald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Venancio Munio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elvio Pelagius, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The MLFC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Estudiantes Rio IV from taking control. The game ends in a draw.