League

Estadio Diamante
Spectators: 6663 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 0) Benard's Freddy Isias started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Abelardo Cambranes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Freddy Isias in the 11th minute of play. Casimiro Pelagius kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Abelardo Cambranes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Freddy Isias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Benard's Mauro Ospin got control of the ball when Clemente Xacintu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Abelardo Cambranes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesus Urtun, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 31st minute, Aristides Txilar reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Mauro Ospin. The goal made the score 1-0. 34 minutes into the match, Diamante AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jesus Urtun came free, but Abelardo Cambranes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augusto Hermelando charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Augusto Hermelando the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 37 played minutes Benard got a freekick which was hit by Augusto Hermelando. In the 37th minute of the match Abelardo Chepe shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mauro Ospin showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Jesus Urtun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Freddy Isias in the 43rd minute of play forced Diamante AFC's goalkeeper Abelardo Cambranes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Aristides Txilar made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, Benard was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blas Quin to maneuver through the defense. When Diamante AFC's Aristides Txilar in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Benard's goalie prevented a goal. When Santo Poz fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Benard's protests and gave Santo Poz a yellow card for diving instead. In the 59th minute, Augusto Hermelando hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 62 minutes, Aristides Txilar mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Diamante AFC and the Benard players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Benard booed when Diamante AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aristides Txilar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jesus Urtun's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Abelardo Cambranes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A hard shot 69 in the game by Jesus Urtun from a close distance when the talented Abelardo Cambranes managed to make a qualified save. Diamante AFC's players were relieved. If Augusto Hermelando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abelardo Cambranes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Freddy Isias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aristides Txilar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauro Ospin having to interfere. In the 91st match minute, Benard was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santo Poz to maneuver through the defense. If Aristides Txilar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.