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Estadio Atraucó
Spectators: 6647 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1647, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Urbano Gelacio started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Haroldas Gimbutas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Baldomiro Iztal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vladimiro Santo got free with Felipe Santana in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Urbano Gelacio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Baldomiro Iztal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Magia Bochinesca's zone, Emiliano Ler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Baldomiro Iztal came out of the goal and Emiliano Ler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Urbano Gelacio in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baldomiro Iztal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 16 minutes of play, Riachuelo Surfers FC's Roberto Txordon made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Baldomiro Iztal was left in no man's land by his defense there! Baldomiro Iztal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roberto Txordon's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Magia Bochinesca's goal looked a bit too open when Urbano Gelacio came free, but Baldomiro Iztal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Urbano Gelacio in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomiro Iztal saved Magia Bochinesca from getting behind. In the 32nd minute, Edelmiro Clodio 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. After 35 played minutes Riachuelo Surfers FC got a freekick which was hit by Arsenio Nastasio. A collision led to Riachuelo Surfers FC getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Arsenio Nastasio hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gaudencio Poz during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Magia Bochinesca's Gaudencio Poz got a free kick in the 40th minute. Baldomiro Iztal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Haroldas Gimbutas, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. With 44 minutes on the clock, Jacinto Gaitan commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After a rather tough play, Magia Bochinesca's Jacinto Gaitan got a free kick in the 45th minute. After 46 played minutes, Riachuelo Surfers FC's Edelmiro Clodio shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Baldomiro Iztal 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 Riachuelo Surfers FC reached it. After the first half Riachuelo Surfers FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Urbano Gelacio struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Baldomiro Iztal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Riachuelo Surfers FC. Urbano Gelacio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Magia Bochinesca defense, Emiliano Ler kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Baldomiro Iztal. The Magia Bochinesca fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Baldomiro Iztal should have stopped the shot. In the 71st minute, Gaudencio Poz ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Felipe Santana was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. Baldomiro Iztal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Urbano Gelacio, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. 76 minutes into the game, Vladimiro Santo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Magia Bochinesca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Riachuelo Surfers FC the free kick. The supporters of Riachuelo Surfers FC booed when Magia Bochinesca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vladimiro Santo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eriberto Gonza's late challenge caught a Riachuelo Surfers FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eriberto Gonza helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Magia Bochinesca's Eriberto Gonza got a free kick in the 80th minute. Emiliano Ler blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Baldomiro Iztal having to make a save. Omar Chepe hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. A hard shot 94 in the game by Urbano Gelacio from a close distance when the talented Baldomiro Iztal managed to make a qualified save. Magia Bochinesca's players were relieved. Riachuelo Surfers FC played a much better game than Magia Bochinesca and deserved their victory. The Magia Bochinesca players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.