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Juanito Alcachofas
Spectators: 7459 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 100) 4 minutes into the match, Union's goalkeeper Elia Lamas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Weather Laurenciano. After 7 played minutes Union got a freekick which was hit by Domenec Hoyos. Union's Elia Lamas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Union from getting a goal against them. Cesaro Villasante struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Ofelio Arriola didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Union. Elia Lamas was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Chus Olvera showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 13 minute of play. In the 24th minute, Weather Laurenciano ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Elia Lamas was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Domenec Hoyos kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. After 31 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Fc Niupi! An unexpectedly hard shot by Cesaro Villasante in the 40th minute of play forced Fc Niupi's goalkeeper Ofelio Arriola to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ofelio Arriola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hector Orruma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Hector Orruma ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ofelio Arriola was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Chus Olvera made a kick off. After 52 minutes, Roque Vango mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Fc Niupi and the Union players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 52 played minutes Fc Niupi got a freekick which was hit by Roque Vango. 55 minutes into the game, Domenec Hoyos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Union's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fc Niupi the free kick. In the 55th match minute, Union was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domenec Hoyos to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Union booed when Fc Niupi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roque Vango didn't get a good kick on the ball. Herensuge Olivarez took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ofelio Arriola. Fc Niupi's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Cesaro Villasante came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Union fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cesaro Villasante couldn't finish the play. 73 minutes into the match, Union's goal looked a bit too open when Weather Laurenciano came free, but Elia Lamas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cesaro Villasante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Ofelio Arriola tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 78th match minute, Fc Niupi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luar Monelo to maneuver through the defense. Ofelio Arriola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hector Orruma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cesaro Villasantes short, quick shot in the 88thth minute got Ofelio Arriola to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With an all-out effort, Union's Ofelio Arriola threw himself towards the right post 90 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Hector Orruma, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 96 minutes into the match, Fc Niupi's goalkeeper Ofelio Arriola had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cesaro Villasante. Hector Orruma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Ofelio Arriola tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Union's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.