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Noetinger
Spectators: 7204 (Terracing: 5405, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Dante Guzman started the match with the kick off. Aureliano Chorche charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aureliano Chorche the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 3rd match minute, Noetinger was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aureliano Chorche to maneuver through the defense. Victorio Fernendo struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Norberto Tajo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for De Zurda. Victorio Fernendo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Noetinger's zone, Isidoro Firmo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Norberto Tajo came out of the goal and Isidoro Firmo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Norberto Tajo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victorio Fernendo in the 17th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isidoro Firmo in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Norberto Tajo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Victorio Fernendo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Norberto Tajo having to interfere. Norberto Tajo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Firmo in the 27th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, Noetinger's Ivan Iigo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Aureliano Chorche hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Dante Guzman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Macario Uribizalgo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. After having played for 39 minutes, Isidoro Firmo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. De Zurda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Isidoro Firmo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 41 minutes into the match, De Zurda's Victorio Fernendo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Norberto Tajo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Victorio Fernendo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Isidoro Firmo made a kick off. In the 54th minute, De Zurda's Isidoro Firmo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Norberto Tajo. Norberto Tajo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Victorio Fernendo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Norberto Tajo made a huge save. Norberto Tajo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Firmo, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. The De Zurda fans' excitement grew in the 62nd match minute when De Zurda's Victorio Fernendo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 73 minutes into the game, Isidoro Firmo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Norberto Tajo. Isidoro Firmo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Isidoro Firmo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Norberto Tajo having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in De Zurda's zone, Dante Guzman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Macario Uribizalgo came out of the goal and Dante Guzman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ivan Abechuco kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. De Zurda's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.