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El Olimpo
Spectators: 7106 (Terracing: 5431, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 10) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Uriel Estebano made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Olimpus FC's Lázaro Rojelio got a free kick in the 2nd minute. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Olimpus FC's goalkeeper Ariel Dei, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 6 minutes into the match, Olimpus FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alejandro Txema came free, but Ariel Dei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ariel Dei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alejandro Txema in the 11th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Olimpus FC's goal looked a bit too open when Uriel Estebano came free, but Ariel Dei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alejandro Txema in the 15th minute of play forced Olimpus FC's goalkeeper Ariel Dei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ariel Dei came out of the goal in the 17th minute to try and stop a shot by Manantiales's Uriel Estebano. But to his dismay, Uriel Estebano quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in Manantiales's zone, Lázaro Rojelio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artemio Magdaleno came out of the goal and Lázaro Rojelio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 30th match minute, Olimpus FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Genaro Leheren to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Olimpus FC's Dario Mitxel got a free kick in the 37th minute. In the 38th minute, Nicanor Argoitz got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Artemio Magdaleno made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lázaro Rojelio in the 40th minute. If Lucas Saturnin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Manantiales were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lucas Saturnin was the one to do the kick off. Artemio Magdaleno showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Saturnin in the 60th minute of the match. When Esteve Bixintxo fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manantiales's protests and gave Esteve Bixintxo a yellow card for diving instead. Artemio Magdaleno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lázaro Rojelio in the 62nd minute of play. Manantiales's Artemio Magdaleno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Saturnin in the 66th minute of play. After 68 played minutes Olimpus FC got a freekick which was hit by Joel Modestio. Uriel Estebano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 72nd match minute, Olimpus FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Modestio to maneuver through the defense. Lucas Saturnin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artemio Magdaleno having to interfere. Lucas Saturnin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Manantiales's Uriel Estebano got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.