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LA HOGUERA
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Fenix FC's Nicanor Gonsalvo 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. Wilfredo Martxelin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicanor Gonsalvo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wilfredo Martxelin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dalmacio Amaya's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. Wilfredo Martxelin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicanor Gonsalvo in the 16th minute of the match. After 28 played minutes, EL TANO's Remigio Ekialde shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Simon Corderro 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 EL TANO reached it. 36 minutes into the game, Remigio Ekialde was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. EL TANO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fenix FC the free kick. A collision led to EL TANO getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Remigio Ekialde hit a great ball. Nicanor Gonsalvo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Wilfredo Martxelin having to make a save. If Dalmacio Amaya had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Nicanor Gonsalvo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Bernardino Charro made the kick off in the second half. Ivan Arixo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind EL TANO's goalkeeper Wilfredo Martxelin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in EL TANO's zone, Nicanor Gonsalvo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wilfredo Martxelin came out of the goal and Nicanor Gonsalvo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Albino Enetz fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored EL TANO's protests and gave Albino Enetz a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to EL TANO getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Albino Enetz hit a great ball. Wilfredo Martxelin made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Dalmacio Amaya sent off a good shot on target. In the 81st match minute, EL TANO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hilario Colon to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Nicanor Gonsalvo kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Wilfredo Martxelin. That made the score 1-1 in the 85 minute of play. Bernardino Charro charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernardino Charro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 92nd match minute, EL TANO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardino Charro to maneuver through the defense. Nicanor Gonsalvo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilfredo Martxelin having to interfere. Fenix FC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing EL TANO to leave the ground with a draw.