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Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 7047 (Terracing: 5365, Seating: 1540, VIP seats: 142) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fernan Johans kicked off to start the match. After 2 played minutes Independiente got a freekick which was hit by Octavio Rius. Joel Marquez struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Felipe Moise didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Villa Nueva F.C.. In the 6th match minute, Independiente was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Modesto Derwin to maneuver through the defense. When Ruperto Ralondo fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Villa Nueva F.C.'s protests and gave Ruperto Ralondo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th match minute, Villa Nueva F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruperto Ralondo to maneuver through the defense. Norberto Gomez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fernan Johans's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. 12 minutes into the match, Independiente's goal looked a bit too open when Lucio Silvino came free, but Felipe Moise reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norberto Gomez was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Silverio Tabor showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 14 minute of play. Tobias Fresco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Honorio Senio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Felipe Moise made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucio Silvino in the 27th minute of play. Norberto Gomez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Honorio Senio, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Felipe Moise took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisito Silvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lucio Silvino scored 2-1 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Felipe Moise, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mauricio Formerio charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mauricio Formerio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mauricio Formerio kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lucio Silvino was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute, Silverio Tabor ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Norberto Gomez was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. 56 minutes into the match, Villa Nueva F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Silverio Tabor came free, but Norberto Gomez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norberto Gomez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernan Johans, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 63 played minutes Villa Nueva F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Mauricio Formerio. Norberto Gomez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Fresco in the 65th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernan Johans in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Norberto Gomez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fernan Johans might have been able to make a better finish in the 73rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Norberto Gomez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fernan Johans ran back to his position shaking his head. Fernan Johans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Claudio Gilabert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When the match had gone on for 80 minutes, Fernan Johans put it in 5-1 from a short distance just to the right of Norberto Gomez. Claudio Gilabert could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Felipe Moise made a huge save. Norberto Gomez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Honorio Senio, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. After a rather tough play, Villa Nueva F.C.'s Luisito Silvino got a free kick in the 87th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Villa Nueva F.C.'s zone, Fernan Johans stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Norberto Gomez came out of the goal and Fernan Johans tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Norberto Gomez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Honorio Senio in the 91st minute of the match. Norberto Gomez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Efrain Resto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 95th minute, Octavio Rius 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. Independiente walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.