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Estadio Dúrham
Spectators: 6656 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Prudencio Policarpio kicked off to start the match. David Oriol was extremely unlucky when he, in the 9th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. After 13 played minutes, Royal Never Give Up's Elias Montrel shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Cleto Txaran came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Royal Never Give Up reached it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andres Saturnin in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cleto Txaran prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adrian Dzherov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeronimo Natal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Teobaldo Semeno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. David Oriol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Adrian Dzherov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Royal Never Give Up's Miguel Marko got a free kick in the 25th minute. Adrian Dzherov made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when David Oriol sent off a good shot on target. Andres Saturnin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cleto Txaran having to interfere. Prudencio Policarpio might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cleto Txaran. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Prudencio Policarpio ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Prudencio Policarpio in the 32nd minute of play forced Dúrham FC's goalkeeper Cleto Txaran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Godfredo Maidana's late challenge caught a Royal Never Give Up's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Godfredo Maidana helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Royal Never Give Up booed when Dúrham FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godfredo Maidana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Prudencio Policarpio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cleto Txaran having to interfere. 37 minutes into the match, Andres Saturnin notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Dúrham FC's Cleto Txaran. Cleto Txaran was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Miguel Marko fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royal Never Give Up's protests and gave Miguel Marko a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th match minute, Royal Never Give Up was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Marko to maneuver through the defense. Adrian Dzherov stood somewhat misplaced when David Oriol came free in front of goal and shot 2-1 to the left of him in the 41 minute.

After 56 minutes of play Royal Never Give Up's Miguel Marko was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 57 played minutes Royal Never Give Up got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Marko. 58 minutes into the game, Dúrham FC's David Oriol nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adrian Dzherov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. 61 minutes into the match, Andres Saturnin dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cleto Txaran, 3-2. Andres Saturnin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Cleto Txaran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teobaldo Semeno kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. In the 76th minute, Jeronimo Natal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cleto Txaran was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Osvaldo Oalo. In the 78th minute, Andres Saturnin reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Cleto Txaran. The goal made the score 3-3. If David Oriol had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeronimo Natal charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jeronimo Natal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jeronimo Natal hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Andres Saturnin who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 90thth minute tested the skills of Cleto Txaran when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 95th minute, Teobaldo Semeno 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.