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Estadio Portugalete
Spectators: 7212 (Terracing: 5410, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Oscar Santxol kicked off to start the match. When Anier Faro came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Portugalete AFC 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 Anier Faro couldn't finish the play. Ñupi's Fernan Fidensio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Ñupi from getting a goal against them. Anier Faro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernan Fidensio having to interfere. After 22 minutes of play, Portugalete AFC's Anier Faro made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Fernan Fidensio was left in no man's land by his defense there! Marciano Danel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oscar Frasquito having to interfere. Albano Menendo charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Albano Menendo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Portugalete AFC's Albano Menendo got a free kick in the 34th minute. Oscar Frasquito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marciano Danel, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Portugalete AFC's Higinio Felipo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Fernan Fidensio. That made the score 2-0 after 38 minutes of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Oscar Santxol managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ñupi's supporters rose to their feet, but Oscar Santxol was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Oscar Frasquito breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee felt a red card was in order, 44 minutes into the game, when Eduardo Ignatius put in a rough tackle.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anier Faro was the one to do the kick off. Portugalete AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 53rd minute, when Oscar Santxol scored to the left of an out of position Oscar Frasquito, making the score, 2-2. Oscar Frasquito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Santxol in the 61st minute of play. If Marciano Danel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Oscar Santxol in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Oscar Frasquito saved Portugalete AFC from getting behind. Marciano Danel struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Oscar Frasquito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ñupi. Oscar Frasquito didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 71st minute, which inside left pole to 2-3. Oscar Santxol sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Anier Faro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marciano Danel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oscar Frasquito having to interfere. If Anier Faro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Marciano Danel came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the Ñupi 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 Marciano Danel couldn't finish the play. The Ñupi players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.