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Rafael Urdaneta
Spectators: 7615 (Terracing: 6015, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 100) Carlos Aramayo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ricard Basanguren during the 10th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ricard Basanguren hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Salvatore Ardizzoni managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Zulia's supporters rose to their feet, but Salvatore Ardizzoni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aurelius Macuer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Karlos Mota showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Aramayo in the 15th minute of the match. In the 16th match minute, FC Zulia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xaime Irisarri to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the game, FC Zulia's Heliodoro Uriondo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aurelius Macuer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. A collision led to FC Zulia getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Vinos Dean hit a great ball. Karlos Mota showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Aramayo in the 34th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Zulia's Xaime Irisarri got a free kick in the 34th minute. Karlos Mota showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Savier Serey in the 37th minute of the match. Heliodoro Uriondo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Heliodoro Uriondo didn't have the luck on his side when he, from a short distance, got a opportunity for a shot on goal in the 41st minute. The shot missed the goal on the right side and Heliodoro Uriondo ran dejectedly back to his position. FC Zulia's Karlos Mota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Savier Serey in the 44th minute of play. When Xaime Irisarri fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Zulia's protests and gave Xaime Irisarri a yellow card for diving instead. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ruyman Lea to make the kick off. Aurelius Macuer stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ruyman Lea's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carlos Aramayo got free with Karlos Mota in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Blue Poetry FC booed when FC Zulia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manu Ravest didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruyman Lea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carlos Aramayo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Karlos Mota tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xaime Irisarri hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Savier Serey received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Karlos Mota tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Blue Poetry FC's Aurelius Macuer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Salvatore Ardizzoni in the 80th minute of play. After having played for 81 minutes, Manuel Carcuro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Blue Poetry FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manuel Carcuro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ruyman Lea in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelius Macuer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 85 minutes, Heliodoro Uriondo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Zulia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Heliodoro Uriondo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Ruyman Lea's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Aurelius Macuer was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. Heliodoro Uriondo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Karlos Mota made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Aramayo in the 94th minute. Karlos Mota showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Savier Serey, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute.