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Estadio Zoesofi
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ermegildo Ekain took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Ermegildo Ekain had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 13 minutes, Ermegildo Ekain managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zoesofi's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ermegildo Ekain was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 15 minutes into the match, Guayacol United's goalkeeper Reynaldo Lucian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adan Illart. Rene Bitxintxo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hector Honesto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 22 minutes, Ermegildo Ekain put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Reynaldo Lucian. Adan Illart sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Herminio Izel hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ermegildo Ekain in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Reynaldo Lucian saved Guayacol United from getting behind. Adan Illart could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Reynaldo Lucian made a huge save. Adan Illart succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-0 in the 37th playminute. Rene Bitxintxo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blas Bernad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Blas Bernad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonzalo Rumaldo's late challenge caught a Guayacol United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gonzalo Rumaldo helped the player get up and apologised. Hector Honesto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 46 played minutes Zoesofi got a freekick which was hit by Gonzalo Rumaldo. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hector Honesto was the one to do the kick off. If Ermegildo Ekain had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ermegildo Ekain in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Reynaldo Lucian prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Reynaldo Lucian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adan Illart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Zoesofi's zone, Blas Bernad stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rene Bitxintxo came out of the goal and Blas Bernad tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Adan Illart sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 89 minutes into the match, Guayacol United's goal looked a bit too open when Ermegildo Ekain came free, but Reynaldo Lucian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Adan Illart had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Reynaldo Lucian. Guayacol United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Adan Illart was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Zoesofi's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.