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NewFire Park
Spectators: 7096 (Terracing: 5452, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 144) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nicasio Maria took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Justo Tanio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mario Foro got free with Ezequiel Ekain in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Justo Elija took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicasio Maria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Independiente rey d copas's Ezequiel Ekain got control of the ball when Mario Foro tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Mario Foro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mario Foro's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Ezequiel Ekain skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Alfredo Gartxot made in the 30th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Manuel Ermengol immediately put the ball in play. The audience was convinced that Mario Foro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ezequiel Ekain was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. Justo Tanio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ezequiel Ekain having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mario Foro in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ezequiel Ekain prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ezequiel Ekain stood somewhat misplaced when Mario Foro came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 37 minute. When Nicasio Maria came up free with the goalie in the 41st minute, the Independiente rey d copas 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 Nicasio Maria couldn't finish the play. Mario Foro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Independiente rey d copas's zone, Faustino Venerando stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ezequiel Ekain came out of the goal and Faustino Venerando tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mario Foro to strike the kick off in the second half. Ezequiel Ekain made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonatan Arias in the 52nd minute of play. When Newfire F.C's Mario Foro 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 Independiente rey d copas's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Independiente rey d copas defense, Justo Tanio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ezequiel Ekain. The Independiente rey d copas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ezequiel Ekain should have stopped the shot. 59 minutes into the match, Santo Chorache had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Justo Elija. Newfire F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Santo Chorache was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Mario Foro struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Ezequiel Ekain didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Newfire F.C. Justo Tanio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ezequiel Ekain having to interfere. In the 66th minute of the match Federico Esiquio shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Justo Elija showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Mario Foro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 74 minutes into the match, Independiente rey d copas's goal looked a bit too open when Mario Foro came free, but Ezequiel Ekain reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santo Chorache fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Justo Elija having to interfere. 82 minutes into the match, Mario Foro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ezequiel Ekain. Independiente rey d copas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mario Foro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Gualterio Guilabertus managed to get in a good position for a shot. Newfire F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Gualterio Guilabertus was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ezequiel Ekain breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mario Foro in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ezequiel Ekain prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Justo Tanio struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Ezequiel Ekain didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Newfire F.C. When Newfire F.C's Mario Foro in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Independiente rey d copas's goalie prevented a goal. Newfire F.C walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.