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Estadio Barra
Spectators: 7165 (Terracing: 5400, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 110) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Apolo Luzea made the kick off which started today's match. Nicoleta FC's Gerardo Joey got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Nicoleta FC's goalkeeper Higinio Kismi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Anibal Ponc. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Apolo Luzea in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Reynaldo Natal saved SAPO PEPE FOREVER from getting behind. After 18 minutes, Ariel Gai mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SAPO PEPE FOREVER and the Nicoleta FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Nicoleta FC booed when SAPO PEPE FOREVER was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ariel Gai didn't get a good kick on the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Alvaro Bertol in the 21st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by SAPO PEPE FOREVER's Laureano Burni. Apolo Luzea's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Reynaldo Natal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Higinio Kismi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anibal Ponc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute, Godofredo Virila hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adolfo Criston fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reynaldo Natal having to interfere. 38 minutes into the game, Nicoleta FC's Cecilio Domeka nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Reynaldo Natal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Nicoleta FC's Apolo Luzea in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SAPO PEPE FOREVER's goalie prevented a goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Anibal Ponc made the kick off in the second half. 60 minutes into the match, SAPO PEPE FOREVER's goal looked a bit too open when Adolfo Criston came free, but Reynaldo Natal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nicoleta FC's Adolfo Criston got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of SAPO PEPE FOREVER booed when Nicoleta FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godofredo Virila didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adolfo Criston in the 74th minute of play forced SAPO PEPE FOREVER's goalkeeper Reynaldo Natal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match clock showed 76 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Apolo Luzea sped through SAPO PEPE FOREVER's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Reynaldo Natal. 79 minutes into the match, Adolfo Criston dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Reynaldo Natal, 0-3. Reynaldo Natal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Godofredo Virila, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Nicoleta FC's Gerardo Joey shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 85th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Reynaldo Natal but with some difficulty. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anibal Ponc in the 88th minute of play forced Nicoleta FC's goalkeeper Higinio Kismi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 91 minutes into the match, SAPO PEPE FOREVER's goal looked a bit too open when Godofredo Virila came free, but Reynaldo Natal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The SAPO PEPE FOREVER supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Nicoleta FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Nicoleta FC.