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Paikín
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Henderson's Arsenio Bela 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. When Julio Fonda came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Paikín fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Julio Fonda couldn't finish the play. Ruben Baleren kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Julio Fonda blasted a shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnaldo Solustiano having to make a save. After 12 played minutes Paikín got a freekick which was hit by Aquilino Bizen. Aquilino Bizen was shown his second yellow card after 17 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Christian Chesus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arsenio Bela, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Celedonio Iraunkor blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Christian Chesus having to make a save. Paikín's Christian Chesus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celedonio Iraunkor in the 26th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Paikín's goal looked a bit too open when Arsenio Bela came free, but Christian Chesus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arsenio Bela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Christian Chesus tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Siro Laurens short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Arnaldo Solustiano to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Celedonio Iraunkor's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christian Chesus read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. A collision led to Paikín getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Americo Orlanda hit a great ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Siro Lauren was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Siro Lauren managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paikín's supporters rose to their feet, but Siro Lauren was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnaldo Solustiano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Henderson's zone, Siro Lauren stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnaldo Solustiano came out of the goal and Siro Lauren tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Christian Chesus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arsenio Bela's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. Siro Lauren blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnaldo Solustiano having to make a save. Arnaldo Solustiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siro Lauren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Fonda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Arnaldo Solustiano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Remigio Chaime kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. After 70 played minutes Henderson got a freekick which was hit by Remigio Chaime. 72 minutes into the match, Siro Lauren notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Henderson's Arnaldo Solustiano. Arnaldo Solustiano was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Ruben Baleren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 78th minute, Atilano Harri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 80 minutes into the game, Henderson's Arsenio Bela nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Christian Chesus made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Julio Fonda kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Paikín's Christian Chesus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arsenio Bela in the 86th minute of play. In the 86th match minute, Paikín was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julio Fonda to maneuver through the defense. If Siro Lauren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Julio Fonda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Arnaldo Solustiano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 95 minutes into the match, Henderson's goal looked a bit too open when Siro Lauren came free, but Arnaldo Solustiano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Remigio Chaime's late challenge caught a Paikín's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Remigio Chaime helped the player get up and apologised. In the 96th match minute, Henderson was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remigio Chaime to maneuver through the defense. The Paikín supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Henderson's performance. The match ended with a win for Henderson.