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Estadio Fighiera
Spectators: 7157 (Terracing: 5369, Seating: 1646, VIP seats: 142) Fighiera F.C.'s Damaso Ganix started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Alex Regli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 4 minutes into the match, Saul Ayala had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adolfo Virila. Fighiera F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Saul Ayala was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Damaso Ganix struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Cirilo Firman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fighiera F.C.. If Justo Esiquio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saul Ayala charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saul Ayala the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Saul Ayala kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. If Alex Regli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alex Regli in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Adolfo Virila saved Fighiera F.C. from getting behind. 22 minutes into the match, Santo FC's Justo Esiquio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Adolfo Virila narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 25 minutes, Alex Regli made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Fighiera F.C.'s Adolfo Virila tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. If Alex Regli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 32nd minute, Alonzo Hotz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 37 minutes, Alex Regli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alex Regli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Regli in the 40th minute of play forced Fighiera F.C.'s goalkeeper Adolfo Virila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Justo Esiquio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Adolfo Virila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Justo Esiquio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Santo FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

A nice corner shot did that Alex Regli got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Adolfo Virila quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 57 minutes into the game, Roberto Frutos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fighiera F.C. the free kick. The supporters of Fighiera F.C. booed when Santo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Frutos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 minutes of play, Santo FC's Justo Esiquio made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Adolfo Virila was left in no man's land by his defense there! Alex Regli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alex Regli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 72 minutes into the match, Fighiera F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Frutos came free, but Adolfo Virila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Fighiera F.C.'s zone, Justo Esiquio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adolfo Virila came out of the goal and Justo Esiquio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alex Regli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Adolfo Virila made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Fighiera F.C.'s Damaso Ganix got a free kick in the 77th minute. Justo Esiquio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alex Regli might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Adolfo Virila. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alex Regli ran back to his position shaking his head. Alex Regli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Adolfo Virila made a huge save. Alex Regli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Adolfo Virila tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Justo Esiquio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Adolfo Virila tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santo FC played a much better game than Fighiera F.C. and deserved their victory. The Fighiera F.C. players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.