Sepulturas
Spectators: 6639 (Terracing: 5000,
Seating: 1639, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anselmo Selatse made the kick off which started today's match. Marco Gilesindo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcial Ixaka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sepulturas's goalkeeper Miguel Mikelar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 12 minutes into the game, Gaudencio Barto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sepulturas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ranchos AFC the free kick. The supporters of Ranchos AFC booed when Sepulturas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaudencio Barto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 13 played minutes, Ranchos AFC's Ambrosio Leocadio shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Miguel Mikelar 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 Ranchos AFC reached it. In the 14th match minute, Sepulturas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcial Ixaka to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute, Teodosio Presebal 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. Ambrosio Leocadio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Miguel Mikelar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. The supporters of Ranchos AFC booed when Sepulturas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Eneko didn't get a good kick on the ball. Teodosio Presebal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Ranchos AFC's Teodosio Presebal in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sepulturas's goalie prevented a goal. Anselmo Selatse shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Teodosio Presebal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ambrosio Leocadio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Miguel Mikelar having to interfere. Ranchos AFC's German Hori got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.
The wind increased when Teodosio Presebal made the kick off in the second half. Marco Gilesindo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcial Ixaka in the 52nd minute of play. Marco Gilesindo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anselmo Selatse, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Marco Gilesindo came out of the goal in the 61st minute to try and stop a shot by Sepulturas's Gaudencio Barto. But to his dismay, Gaudencio Barto quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Marco Gilesindo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eliseo Corderun in the 65th minute of the match. Miguel Mikelar made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Teodosio Presebal sent off a good shot on target. 67 minutes into the game, Marcial Ixaka cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Marco Gilesindo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alvaro Eneko charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alvaro Eneko the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Ranchos AFC booed when Sepulturas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Eneko didn't get a good kick on the ball. With an all-out effort, Ranchos AFC's Miguel Mikelar threw himself towards the right post 71 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Teodosio Presebal, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After having played for 78 minutes, Anselmo Selatse managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sepulturas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anselmo Selatse was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joel Aznar during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th match minute, Ranchos AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Aznar to maneuver through the defense. 80 minutes into the game, Sepulturas's Anselmo Selatse nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Gilesindo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teodosio Presebal in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Miguel Mikelar saved Sepulturas from getting behind. Ambrosio Leocadio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Miguel Mikelar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ranchos AFC's attentive Joel Aznar managed to snatch the ball when Alvaro Eneko made a throw-in in the 91st minute of the game. Miguel Mikelar acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 92nd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Manuel Milian. If German Hori had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sepulturas were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Ranchos AFC for a fine match.
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