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Spectators: 7371 (Terracing: 5529, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 147) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ildefonso Mero got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, MONTERREY CITY FC's goal looked a bit too open when Amancio Salvatore came free, but Tobias Otsando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 5th minute, MONTERREY CITY FC's Santo Bermudo dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. In the 8th play minute Jimeno Berenguer came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Fermin Rico. 2-0. Tobias Otsando showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amancio Salvatore, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Jimeno Berenguer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fermin Rico. Jocolí AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jimeno Berenguer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. After a defensive mix-up in MONTERREY CITY FC's zone, Ildefonso Mero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tobias Otsando came out of the goal and Ildefonso Mero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Ildefonso Mero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Jocolí AFC booed when MONTERREY CITY FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fermin Aritza didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fermin Aritza to make the kick off. Rodolfo Iruinea kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. In the 55th minute, Amancio Salvatore 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. Ildefonso Mero in the 61stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tobias Otsando, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 65 minutes, Santo Bermudo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MONTERREY CITY FC and the Jocolí AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 65 played minutes MONTERREY CITY FC got a freekick which was hit by Santo Bermudo. After 70 played minutes Jocolí AFC got a freekick which was hit by Eloy Todor. A collision led to MONTERREY CITY FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Danilo Manilan hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in MONTERREY CITY FC's zone, Ildefonso Mero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tobias Otsando came out of the goal and Ildefonso Mero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 76 played minutes MONTERREY CITY FC got a freekick which was hit by Santo Bermudo. 77 minutes into the match, MONTERREY CITY FC's goalkeeper Tobias Otsando had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ildefonso Mero. After a rather tough play, MONTERREY CITY FC's Martin Abeita got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Ildefonso Mero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Danilo Manilan's late challenge caught a Jocolí AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Danilo Manilan helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Jocolí AFC booed when MONTERREY CITY FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danilo Manilan didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Amancio Salvatore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. MONTERREY CITY FC's Tobias Otsando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amancio Salvatore in the 91st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Martin Abeita during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Jocolí AFC booed when MONTERREY CITY FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Abeita didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jocolí AFC's Amancio Salvatore got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.