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Tortuguitas
Spectators: 6440 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1400, VIP seats: 40) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eloy Baristo kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teobaldo Santxol in the 5th minute of play forced Brandsen FC's goalkeeper Nicasio Cerilo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Tortuguitas's zone, Ulises Gorri stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristian Hunfredo came out of the goal and Ulises Gorri tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 15 minutes into the game, Eloy Baristo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Cristian Hunfredo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Brandsen FC's Nicasio Cerilo got control of the ball when Baltasar Favila tried to sneak it across the goal line. Baltasar Favila fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicasio Cerilo having to interfere. Brandsen FC's Nicasio Cerilo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teobaldo Santxol in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Baristo in the 30th minute of play forced Tortuguitas's goalkeeper Cristian Hunfredo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eloy Baristo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Cristian Hunfredo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ulises Gorri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Cristian Hunfredo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 37th minute Ulises Gorri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristian Hunfredo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Silvio Veto charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Silvio Veto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 42 played minutes Tortuguitas got a freekick which was hit by Silvio Veto. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eloy Baristo during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After some fancy dribbling in the 49th minute, Eloy Baristo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brandsen FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Eloy Baristo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristian Hunfredo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The audience was convinced that Teobaldo Santxol's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nicasio Cerilo was relentless in the 54th minute of the game. 56 minutes into the match, Ulises Gorri notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Tortuguitas's Cristian Hunfredo. Cristian Hunfredo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ulises Gorri struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Cristian Hunfredo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brandsen FC. Eloy Baristo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 62nd minute. Brandsen FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Cristian Hunfredo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eloy Baristo's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. In the 67th minute of the match, Eloy Baristo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Cristian Hunfredo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Baltasar Favila scored 1-2 in the 81st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nicasio Cerilo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ulises Gorri's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristian Hunfredo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. 88 minutes into the match, Brandsen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Baltasar Favila came free, but Nicasio Cerilo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nicasio Cerilo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teobaldo Santxol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baltasar Favila received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Nicasio Cerilo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Brandsen FC's zone, Baltasar Favila stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicasio Cerilo came out of the goal and Baltasar Favila tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Brandsen FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.