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Estadio Usno
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Carmelo James made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victoriano Odilon in the 7th minute of play. In the 10th match minute, Popoy FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramiro Eguerdi to maneuver through the defense. After 11 played minutes, Usno FC's Eliseo Quirce shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Haroldo Filipo 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 Usno FC reached it. 12 minutes into the match, Usno FC's goal looked a bit too open when Victoriano Odilon came free, but Carmelo James reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victoriano Odilon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carmelo James having to interfere. Carmelo James made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godofredo Cordara in the 17th minute of play. Damian Hartz succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 20th playminute. After 24 played minutes Popoy FC got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Bittor. The corner ended in Eliseo Quirce almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Popoy FC's Haroldo Filipo did a great save. The supporters of Usno FC booed when Popoy FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Froilan Banegas didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Damian Hartz got free with Haroldo Filipo in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Damian Hartz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Haroldo Filipo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermengildo Arano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 44 minutes, Hermengildo Arano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Usno FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hermengildo Arano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Damian Hartz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hermengildo Arano made a kick off. After 58 minutes, Jacinto Celipe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Usno FC and the Popoy FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Jacinto Celipe kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Damian Hartz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Haroldo Filipo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hermengildo Arano in the 68th minute of the match. Damian Hartz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Haroldo Filipo having to interfere. Victoriano Odilon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Carmelo James tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Godofredo Cordara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 85th minute Jacinto Celipe suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. When Ramiro Eguerdi fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Popoy FC's protests and gave Ramiro Eguerdi a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Popoy FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Ramiro Eguerdi hit a great ball. If Damian Hartz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 95th match minute, Usno FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Saul Frans to maneuver through the defense. In the 98th minute, Hermengildo Arano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carmelo James was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 99th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Carlos Ongile. For all the effort they put into the match, the Popoy FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Usno FC.