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Spectators: 7065 (Terracing: 5300, Seating: 1625, VIP seats: 140) Carlos Hodei started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulino Shepherd in the 3rd minute of play forced Comeme La Empanada F.C's goalkeeper Fernan Michael to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jose Derwin who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 5thth minute tested the skills of Edelmiro Escobar when he managed to save the team from getting behind. If Enzo Jerico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Comeme La Empanada F.C's Fernan Michael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeronimo Ariando in the 14th minute of play. In the 16thth minute of the game Enzo Jerico who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Comeme La Empanada F.C's Fernan Michael was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Fernan Michael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enzo Jerico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute Enzo Jerico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernan Michael saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, Evelio Eskuin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Comeme La Empanada F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DHARMA the free kick. If Enzo Jerico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 35th minute of the match Virgilio Jakobe sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Edelmiro Escobar skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 41 minutes, Enzo Jerico managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DHARMA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Enzo Jerico was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fernan Michael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enzo Jerico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fernan Michael didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Enzo Jerico went, in the 44th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. After the first half DHARMA were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

52 minutes into the game, Carlos Hodei cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Edelmiro Escobar was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 59 played minutes Comeme La Empanada F.C got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Atauri. 61 minutes into the match, Jeronimo Ariando had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fernan Michael. Comeme La Empanada F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jeronimo Ariando was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jeronimo Ariando got free with Fernan Michael in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Jose Derwin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Comeme La Empanada F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Jose Derwin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edelmiro Escobar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, DHARMA's Jairo Javiero got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Enzo Jerico received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Fernan Michael came out and tried to block the shot, but Enzo Jerico slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 78th minute. 88 minutes into the match, DHARMA's Enzo Jerico sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fernan Michael narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Enzo Jerico received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Fernan Michael tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Antonio Atauri's late challenge caught a DHARMA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Antonio Atauri helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of DHARMA booed when Comeme La Empanada F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Atauri didn't get a good kick on the ball. DHARMA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Fabricio Gonzo in the 96th minute. After taking down the ball on DHARMA's corner Fabricio Gonzo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Fernan Michael quite easily take care of the ball. The DHARMA players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.