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Karl Marx
Spectators: 7174 (Terracing: 5382, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Serafino Sotero took the kick off in the first half of the match. Severiano Obeko kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Severiano Obeko charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Severiano Obeko the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 4 played minutes Cactaca FC got a freekick which was hit by Severiano Obeko. In the 10th minute, Bernardo Paulin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Severiano Obeko struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Horacio Mambru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cactaca FC. Severiano Obeko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Horacio Mambru tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Victoriano Inko didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 18th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. After 21 played minutes Cactaca FC got a freekick which was hit by Radomir Rukszcz. When Estrella Roja FC's Bernardo Paulin in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cactaca FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Cactaca FC's Pablo Ofelio got a free kick in the 23rd minute. In the 27th minute Severiano Obeko shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Horacio Mambru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 32nd minute, Estrella Roja FC's Bernardo Paulin ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Victoriano Inko. Victoriano Inko yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Victoriano Inko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernabe Sabin in the 35th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Cactaca FC's Gustavo Eguerdi got a free kick in the 36th minute. Benni Schoning fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Horacio Mambru having to interfere. 45 minutes into the match, Cactaca FC's goalkeeper Victoriano Inko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernardo Paulin. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bernardo Paulin was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benni Schoning got free with Horacio Mambru in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Victoriano Inko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Betadur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Serafino Sotero in the 66th minute of play forced Estrella Roja FC's goalkeeper Horacio Mambru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 66 minutes of play, Cactaca FC's Serafino Sotero made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Horacio Mambru was left in no man's land by his defense there! 80 minutes into the match, Bernardo Paulin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Victoriano Inko. Cactaca FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bernardo Paulin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Estrella Roja FC's Jacobo Formerio was substituted for Venancio Elorri. In the 86thth minute of the game Romeo Barto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cactaca FC's Victoriano Inko was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Estrella Roja FC booed when Cactaca FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serafino Sotero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Severiano Obeko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Horacio Mambru tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Estrella Roja FC had won after a very even match.