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Estadio Caya
Spectators: 8532 (Terracing: 6400, Seating: 1962, VIP seats: 170) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Salvador Droste kicked off to start the match. Ismael Major might have been able to make a better finish in the 2nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Grueso Artaza. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ismael Major ran back to his position shaking his head. After 7 minutes, Jonatán Marco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Antofazul FC and the Nopoche players grew even worse after the yellow card. Zavier Conde sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ismael Major in the 11th minute of play forced Antofazul FC's goalkeeper Grueso Artaza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Antofazul FC defense, Ismael Major kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Grueso Artaza. The Antofazul FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Grueso Artaza should have stopped the shot. In the 15th match minute, Nopoche was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Demetrio Elorreaga to maneuver through the defense. Archibaldo Abud hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. 19 minutes into the game, Nopoche's Zavier Conde nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Grueso Artaza made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. When Nopoche's Zavier Conde in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Antofazul FC's goalie prevented a goal. Grueso Artaza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ismael Major in the 28th minute of play. After 29 played minutes Antofazul FC got a freekick which was hit by Bermejo Calquín. 33 minutes into the match, Antofazul FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ismael Major came free, but Grueso Artaza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ambrosius Peelen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sonic Boo hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Grueso Artaza came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by Nopoche's Zavier Conde. But to his dismay, Zavier Conde quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. After the first half Nopoche were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Enzo Edwards hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. A long shot from Ismael Major in the 56th minute of play was well struck, but Grueso Artaza made a really good save at the right post. 57 minutes into the game, Ismael Major recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Grueso Artaza. Ismael Major showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. In the 60th minute, Zavier Conde reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Grueso Artaza. The goal made the score 0-6. In the 76th minute Zavier Conde shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Grueso Artaza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 80 minutes of play Antofazul FC's Jonatán Marco was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Nopoche booed when Antofazul FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonatán Marco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Antofazul FC's Jonatán Marco got a free kick in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd minute, Zavier Conde 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. Nopoche made a substitution. Aldo Zurita replaced Zavier Conde. 86 minutes into the match, Antofazul FC's goalkeeper Grueso Artaza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aldo Zurita. In the 90th minute, Aldo Zurita made a precise shot to the right of Grueso Artaza. Antofazul FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-8. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Nopoche had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.