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Ranquile
Spectators: 7298 (Terracing: 5475, Seating: 1678, VIP seats: 145) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fabian Dolfo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Godfredo Jenaro's late challenge caught a Mexico 86's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Godfredo Jenaro helped the player get up and apologised. In the 16th match minute, Ranquile FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godfredo Jenaro to maneuver through the defense. Fernan Balasi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nicanor Lore's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fabian Pinczewski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. 21 minutes into the game, Jacinto Natal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ranquile FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico 86 the free kick. Jacinto Natal hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. Arnoldo Kepa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabian Dolfo, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Arnoldo Kepa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabian Dolfo, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Arnoldo Kepa didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 36th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. After a rather tough play, Mexico 86's Fidel Txomin got a free kick in the 42nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernan Balasi in the 46th minute of play forced Ranquile FC's goalkeeper Fabian Pinczewski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 48th minute Nicanor Lore shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Pinczewski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nicanor Lore was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Mexico 86 getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Ivan Txema hit a great ball. When Ranquile FC's Fabian Dolfo in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico 86's goalie prevented a goal. If Fabian Dolfo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 63 minutes into the match, Marciano Oliveiro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arnoldo Kepa. Mexico 86's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marciano Oliveiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nicanor Lore during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nicanor Lore kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Ranquile FC's Fabian Dolfo got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mexico 86's Arnoldo Kepa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabian Dolfo in the 75th minute of play. In the 77th minute Fabian Dolfo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnoldo Kepa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnoldo Kepa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marciano Oliveiro's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. Marciano Oliveiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnoldo Kepa having to interfere. 84 minutes into the match, Mexico 86's goal looked a bit too open when Marciano Oliveiro came free, but Arnoldo Kepa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ranquile FC's Fabian Pinczewski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Ranquile FC from getting a goal against them. After 92 minutes, Fabian Dolfo made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Mexico 86's Arnoldo Kepa tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 96th minute Fabian Dolfo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnoldo Kepa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 97th minute, Marciano Oliveiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ranquile FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marciano Oliveiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnoldo Kepa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ranquile FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.