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EL BOSQUE SAN SIRO
Spectators: 7194 (Terracing: 5397, Seating: 1654, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Victorino Shepherd got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute Cecilio Emmanuel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eriberto Chago saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Candido Oskitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 8 played minutes BANDIDOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Justo Sanson. After a defensive mix-up in AC Apaches's zone, Cecilio Emmanuel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eriberto Chago came out of the goal and Cecilio Emmanuel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Victorino Shepherd received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Eriberto Chago tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 22 played minutes AC Apaches got a freekick which was hit by Santiago Nuñez. Victorino Shepherd received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Eriberto Chago tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Candido Oskitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Sixto Mero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sixto Mero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Candido Oskitz in the 33rd minute. AC Apaches's Eriberto Chago played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victorino Shepherd in the 34th minute of play. Sixto Mero had great luck who in the 40thth minute grab hold of the ball when Santiago Fresco from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Victorino Shepherd's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eriberto Chago read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Santiago Fresco made a kick off. Eriberto Chago showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victorino Shepherd in the 52nd minute of the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 53rd minute of the game. One of AC Apaches:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of BANDIDOS F.C:s goal. A collision led to BANDIDOS F.C getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Dionisio Tomi hit a great ball. Candido Oskitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Sixto Mero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sixto Mero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santiago Fresco in the 61st minute of play. The supporters of AC Apaches booed when BANDIDOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Haroldo Maties didn't get a good kick on the ball. Candido Oskitz struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Sixto Mero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Apaches. 74 minutes into the game, Santiago Fresco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AC Apaches's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave BANDIDOS F.C the free kick. After 74 played minutes AC Apaches got a freekick which was hit by Santiago Fresco. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Victorino Shepherd in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eriberto Chago saved AC Apaches from getting behind. 91 minutes into the game, Haroldo Maties was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BANDIDOS F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AC Apaches the free kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 91st minute of the game. One of BANDIDOS F.C:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of AC Apaches:s goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.