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Rodolfo Harkaitz
Spectators: 7229 (Terracing: 5423, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fermin Urtungo got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaspar Manni in the 3rd minute of play forced Ascochinga AFC's goalkeeper Natalio Ilixo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hernan Ramos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Natalio Ilixo having to interfere. Gaspar Manni in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Natalio Ilixo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Natalio Ilixo made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Hernan Ramos sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaspar Manni in the 33rd minute of play forced Ascochinga AFC's goalkeeper Natalio Ilixo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ruben Herensuge during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ascochinga AFC's Ruben Herensuge got a free kick in the 36th minute. Gaspar Manni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Movimiento 26 de Julio's Hernan Ramos got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gaspar Manni made a kick off. In the 53rd match minute, Ascochinga AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruben Herensuge to maneuver through the defense. Fermin Urtungo's late challenge caught a Movimiento 26 de Julio's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fermin Urtungo helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Ascochinga AFC getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Fermin Urtungo hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaspar Manni in the 72nd minute of play forced Ascochinga AFC's goalkeeper Natalio Ilixo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hernan Ramos struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Natalio Ilixo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Movimiento 26 de Julio. Natalio Ilixo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaspar Manni in the 80th minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, Ruben Herensuge had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Waclaw Merski. Movimiento 26 de Julio's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ruben Herensuge was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Ascochinga AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.