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Lionel Messi
Spectators: 6163 (Terracing: 4500, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dante Bizen got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Robustiano Baristo made a precise shot to the right of Torvald Berggren. Alem FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 9th minute, Ramiro Baudelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Evaristo Gumaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dante Bizen, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Dante Bizen took the ball and in the 14 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Evaristo Gumaro. Evaristo Gumaro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saul Orlondo in the 18th minute of play forced Alem FC's goalkeeper Torvald Berggren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Alem FC's zone, Robustiano Baristo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Torvald Berggren came out of the goal and Robustiano Baristo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saul Orlondo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Americo Marz hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. A collision led to Gallardistas FC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Antonio Fe hit a great ball. 34 minutes in the game Jose Rameriz did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Dante Bizen. 37 minutes into the match, Alem FC's goalkeeper Torvald Berggren had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robustiano Baristo. In the 40th minute, Saul Orlondo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Saul Orlondo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Torvald Berggren having to interfere. If Saul Orlondo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saul Orlondo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Torvald Berggren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robustiano Baristo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saul Orlondo in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Torvald Berggren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 63rd minute, Hilario Aznar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Evaristo Gumaro was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Ricardo Montxo. 70 minutes had been played when some careless play by Gallardistas FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ricardo Montxo was slow to take the kick. During this time Alem FC's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saul Orlondo in the 74th minute of play forced Alem FC's goalkeeper Torvald Berggren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Torvald Berggren came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by Gallardistas FC's Robustiano Baristo. But to his dismay, Robustiano Baristo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. 86 minutes into the game, Gallardistas FC's Saul Orlondo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Torvald Berggren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Robustiano Baristo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gallardistas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Robustiano Baristo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Torvald Berggren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gallardistas FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.