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Merlo
Spectators: 6647 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1647, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Angelino George took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gilberto Mino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelino George in the 6th minute of the match. Gilberto Mino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelino George in the 13th minute of play. Gilberto Mino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godfredo Matia in the 14th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Galvan's Angelino George got a free kick in the 15th minute. Carolo Bela scored 0-1 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gilberto Mino, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 22 minutes into the match, Galvan's goalkeeper Anastasio Dabi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zelipe Cabrera. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Orkatz in the 23rd minute of play forced Merlo's goalkeeper Gilberto Mino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Juan Fiz hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. 25 minutes into the match, Merlo's goal looked a bit too open when Godfredo Matia came free, but Gilberto Mino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gilberto Mino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carolo Bela in the 27th minute of the match. Gilberto Mino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelino George in the 28th minute of play. Galvan's Enzo Servando got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Galvan's zone, Abelardo Aurken stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anastasio Dabi came out of the goal and Abelardo Aurken tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Galvan booed when Merlo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicasio Cordera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gilberto Mino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damian Otsoa, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Gilberto Mino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Godfredo Matia in the 37th minute of the match. When Galvan's Godfredo Matia in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merlo's goalie prevented a goal. 41 minutes into the match, Merlo's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Orkatz came free, but Gilberto Mino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zelipe Cabrera in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anastasio Dabi prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

The wind increased when Zelipe Cabrera made the kick off in the second half. With an all-out effort, Galvan's Gilberto Mino threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Angelino George, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Gilberto Mino was out of position in the 56 minute of play, and Carolo Bela capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Carolo Bela really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Mariano Orkatz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gilberto Mino. That made the score 0-3 in the 59 minute of play. 62 minutes into the game, Carolo Bela was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Galvan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Merlo the free kick. Carolo Bela kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Cecilio Fonso hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Enzo Servando's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Gilberto Mino skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 70 minutes of play Merlo's Juan Fiz 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. The supporters of Galvan booed when Merlo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pablo Urtzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gilberto Mino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mariano Orkatz in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the match, Merlo's goal looked a bit too open when Godfredo Matia came free, but Gilberto Mino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Merlo's Gilberto Mino got control of the ball when Enzo Servando tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 83rd minute Angelino George shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilberto Mino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mariano Orkatz's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Gilberto Mino firmly grabbed it by the left post. Galvan's Angelino George got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Abelardo Aurken fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Merlo's protests and gave Abelardo Aurken a yellow card for diving instead. In the 88th match minute, Merlo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abelardo Aurken to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Xabat hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Gilberto Mino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Godfredo Matia in the 93rd minute. Galvan played a much better game than Merlo and deserved their victory. The Merlo players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.