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Lusitano Estadium
Spectators: 7299 (Terracing: 5476, Seating: 1678, VIP seats: 145) Portugal Deportivo's Rosendo Laurendi 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. Fidel Birila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonatan Nikola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fidel Birila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Barbosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Fidel Birila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonatan Nikola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elias Uhin came out of the goal in the 17th minute to try and stop a shot by Portugal Deportivo's Fernando Aires. But to his dismay, Fernando Aires quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. In the 21st minute of the match Pastor Efraim sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Elias Uhin skillfully saved the ball. A hard shot 24 in the game by Fernando Aires from a close distance when the talented Elias Uhin managed to make a qualified save. Otto-96's players were relieved. The audience was convinced that Rosendo Laurendi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Elias Uhin was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. Rodolfo Dominix sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 31 played minutes Portugal Deportivo got a freekick which was hit by Wilfredo Muno. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Portugal Deportivo's goalkeeper Fidel Birila, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonatan Nikola in the 36th minute of play forced Portugal Deportivo's goalkeeper Fidel Birila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Ciro Barbosa came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the Otto-96 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 Ciro Barbosa couldn't finish the play. Fidel Birila didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jonatan Nikola went, in the 41st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. If Jonatan Nikola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Wilfredo Muno kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Portugal Deportivo's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Jonatan Nikola 56 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. If Jonatan Nikola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 60th minute, Astor Gagriel 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. Jonatan Nikola fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fidel Birila having to interfere. Domingos Artal's late challenge caught a Otto-96's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Domingos Artal helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Otto-96 booed when Portugal Deportivo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Domingos Artal didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Otto-96's Jonatan Nikola in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portugal Deportivo's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Jonatan Nikola's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fidel Birila was relentless in the 68th minute of the game. Portugal Deportivo's Fidel Birila proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Portugal Deportivo from getting a goal against them. After 74 minutes, Fernando Aires mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Portugal Deportivo and the Otto-96 players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Otto-96 booed when Portugal Deportivo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Aires didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ciro Barbosa in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fidel Birila saved Portugal Deportivo from getting behind. Fidel Birila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonatan Nikola, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. If Ciro Barbosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 85 minutes, Jonatan Nikola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Otto-96's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jonatan Nikola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cecilio Mogel kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. If Jonatan Nikola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ciro Barbosa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Edgardo Lop hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Otto-96's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.