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Estadio Vanguardia
Spectators: 7140 (Terracing: 5356, Seating: 1642, VIP seats: 142) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rene Pueblo kicked off to start the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rene Pueblo in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silverio Restu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 4th match minute, Nilo AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pablo Otsoa to maneuver through the defense. Silverio Restu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Pueblo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Manchester's Honorio Hori got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Silverio Restu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Elia, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Rene Pueblo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Faustino Eneas made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Leon Froila sent off a good shot on target. After 19 played minutes, Manchester's Haimon Tsiaris shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Silverio Restu 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 Manchester reached it. When the match had gone on for 21 minutes, Rene Pueblo put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Silverio Restu. Rene Pueblo struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Silverio Restu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester. When Manchester's Rene Pueblo in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nilo AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Silverio Restu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rene Pueblo in the 32nd minute of play. Hernan Lluis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 38 played minutes, Manchester's Haimon Tsiaris shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Silverio Restu 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 Manchester reached it. Silverio Restu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Pueblo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 43 minutes, Rene Pueblo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manchester's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rene Pueblo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leon Froila succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-1 in the 46th playminute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cristian Demesio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Manchester getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Honorio Hori hit a great ball. Silverio Restu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rene Pueblo in the 55th minute of play. Manchester's Bernardo Elia got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 59 minutes into the match, Manchester's Rene Pueblo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Silverio Restu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 60 minutes of play, Manchester's Honorio Hori made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Silverio Restu was left in no man's land by his defense there! Aurelio Jordy kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Rene Pueblo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rene Pueblo struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Silverio Restu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester. In the 75th minute, Nilo AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Honorio Hori fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Manchester's Faustino Eneas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leon Froila in the 78th minute of play. Silverio Restu was out of position in the 82 minute of play, and Rene Pueblo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rene Pueblo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-4. Hernan Lluis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Silverio Restu having to interfere. The long shot by Haimon Tsiaris in the 92nd minute really tested Silverio Restu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After 94 played minutes Nilo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Pablo Otsoa. 96 minutes into the game, Nilo AFC's Cristian Demesio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Faustino Eneas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-4. Manchester's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.