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Arrecifes
Spectators: 7248 (Terracing: 5437, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 144) An unexpected shot in the 3rd minute by Rodolfo Paulin got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Mauro Ospin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodolfo Paulin in the 5th minute of the match. Apolo Lorien showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Freddy Isias in the 6th minute of the match. The supporters of SANTA PAOLA booed when Benard was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santo Poz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 13 minutes, Freddy Isias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Benard's supporters crossed their fingers, but Freddy Isias was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 15 played minutes SANTA PAOLA got a freekick which was hit by Ezequiel Erroman. Freddy Isias hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. 21 minutes into the match, SANTA PAOLA's goal looked a bit too open when Freddy Isias came free, but Apolo Lorien reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd match minute, SANTA PAOLA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ezequiel Erroman to maneuver through the defense. Santo Cugat could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Mauro Ospin made a huge save. After having played for 27 minutes, Freddy Isias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Benard's supporters crossed their fingers, but Freddy Isias was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Freddy Isias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Miguel Peru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rodolfo Paulin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauro Ospin having to interfere. The supporters of Benard booed when SANTA PAOLA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Peru didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jesus Urtun received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Apolo Lorien tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rodolfo Paulin made a kick off. After 54 minutes, Miguel Peru mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SANTA PAOLA and the Benard players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 55th minute, Benard's Freddy Isias ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Apolo Lorien. Apolo Lorien yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Jesus Urtun fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Apolo Lorien having to interfere. Santo Cugat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauro Ospin having to interfere. After having played for 78 minutes, Santo Cugat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SANTA PAOLA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Santo Cugat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Santo Cugat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauro Ospin having to interfere. Celedonio Frutos charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Celedonio Frutos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mauro Ospin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodolfo Paulin in the 85th minute of play. The supporters of Benard booed when SANTA PAOLA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hector Nikola didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Freddy Isias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mauro Ospin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santo Cugat in the 94th minute of play. Rodolfo Paulin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Freddy Isias in the 97th minute of play forced SANTA PAOLA's goalkeeper Apolo Lorien to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benard's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.