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Howard Stark Arena
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Haroldo Sardaneta took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gaitan Caliz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hurko Tesillo having to interfere. Stark Inc FC's Hurko Tesillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Petri Ygnacio in the 9th minute of play. Lomalinda's attack was well implemented in the 10th minute, but when Petri Ygnacio was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. After 14 played minutes Stark Inc FC got a freekick which was hit by Silvestre Balensuela. Haroldo Sardaneta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 31st minute, Eduardo Neila left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lomalinda fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. After a rather tough play, Stark Inc FC's Alpay Rüştü got a free kick in the 33rd minute. A collision led to Lomalinda getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Petri Ygnacio hit a great ball. Lomalinda's Montel Puentes got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Stark Inc FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Lomalinda were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gaitan Caliz to strike the kick off in the second half. Haroldo Sardaneta took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Osoro Cordoba. Osoro Cordoba dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. 55 minutes into the game, Petri Ygnacio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Hurko Tesillo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 60 minutes into the match, Stark Inc FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gaitan Caliz came free, but Hurko Tesillo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Stark Inc FC booed when Lomalinda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ziad Rhanem didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hurko Tesillo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eduardo Neila in the 63rd minute. In the 64th minute, Lomalinda's Gaitan Caliz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hurko Tesillo. Hurko Tesillo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-4. Hurko Tesillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduardo Neila, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Gaitan Caliz in the 73rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hurko Tesillo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gaitan Caliz in the 75thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hurko Tesillo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice moves Gaitan Caliz could shoot a difficult shot in the 76th minute, which Hurko Tesillo however easily saved by the left post. In the 84th minute, Chap Torre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Osoro Cordoba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Haroldo Sardaneta, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Silvestre Balensuela was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 94 minutes into the match. Chap Torre struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Hurko Tesillo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lomalinda. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Lomalinda eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.