League

Magia 10
Spectators: 5634 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1634, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ernest Cândrea took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 10th minute, Fabio Sarracino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 11th minute of the match Prudencio Ubarna shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Apolo Natanael showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Roman FC's Apolo Natanael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Astor Indartsu in the 12th minute of play. In the 14th minute Hernan Bernat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Apolo Natanael saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Roman FC's goal looked a bit too open when Efrain Mel came free, but Apolo Natanael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Empalme's goalkeeper Nunez Papo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ernest Cândrea. Efrain Mel charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Efrain Mel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 27 played minutes Club Atletico Empalme got a freekick which was hit by Efrain Mel. Nunez Papo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio George, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ernest Cândreas short, quick shot in the 42ndth minute got Nunez Papo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Club Atletico Empalme's Nunez Papo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernest Cândrea in the 43rd minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hernan Bernat made a kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Astor Indartsu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Apolo Natanael. Roman FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Astor Indartsu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. When Club Atletico Empalme's Hernan Bernat in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Roman FC's goalie prevented a goal. Elpidio Loren charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Elpidio Loren the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. If Ernest Cândrea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Club Atletico Empalme getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Ricardo Luix hit a great ball. After 81 minutes, Luís Fabiano Velasco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Roman FC and the Club Atletico Empalme players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 81st match minute, Roman FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fabiano Velasco to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ernest Cândrea in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nunez Papo saved Club Atletico Empalme from getting behind. In the 89th match minute, Roman FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Didzis Spēks to maneuver through the defense. Roman FC's Apolo Natanael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hernan Bernat in the 94th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club Atletico Empalme walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.