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Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Los Materos FC's Tincho Palermo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Los Materos FC's Lazaros Kabantais proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Los Materos FC from getting a goal against them. 8 minutes into the match, Lino Rios notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Los Materos FC's Lazaros Kabantais. Lazaros Kabantais was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Lino Rios's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lazaros Kabantais read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tincho Palermo in the 16th minute of play forced AFC FUSION's goalkeeper Roberto Eztebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roberto Eztebe came out of the goal in the 18th minute to try and stop a shot by Los Materos FC's Tincho Palermo. But to his dismay, Tincho Palermo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Lino Rios fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazaros Kabantais having to interfere. In the 23rd minute Lino Rios shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lazaros Kabantais saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lino Rios in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lazaros Kabantais prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 25 minutes into the game, Tincho Palermo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Roberto Eztebe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Roberto Eztebe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tincho Palermo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cornelio Quilo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lino Rios was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonatan Maidana to maneuver through the defense. Los Materos FC's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 53rd minute of the game, when Tincho Palermo after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of AFC FUSION's goal. Tincho Palermo was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. Los Materos FC's Lazaros Kabantais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Rios in the 55th minute of play. Ramon Bautista kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Tincho Palermo came free with the goalkeeper in the 57th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Roberto Eztebe could save by the left post. 58 minutes had been played when some careless play by AFC FUSION's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tincho Palermo was slow to take the kick. During this time Los Materos FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Los Materos FC's Tincho Palermo to fire away a dangerous shot which Roberto Eztebe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Los Materos FC made a substitution. Haydar Genişyürek replaced Tincho Palermo. Los Materos FC's Carlos Larpe was substituted for Elias Furman. In the 61st match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonatan Maidana to maneuver through the defense. In the 62nd minute, Haydar Genişyürek made a precise shot to the right of Roberto Eztebe. AFC FUSION's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. The audience was convinced that Haydar Genişyürek's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Roberto Eztebe was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save AFC FUSION from getting a goal against them. Roberto Eztebe stood somewhat misplaced when Haydar Genişyürek came free in front of goal and shot 1-4 to the left of him in the 70 minute. The audience was convinced that Christoff Stocks's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lazaros Kabantais was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Christoff Stocks's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lazaros Kabantais was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Los Materos FC's Lazaros Kabantais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romulo Abilio in the 81st minute of play. In the 82nd minute, Jonatan Maidana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 83 played minutes AFC FUSION got a freekick which was hit by Lino Rios. Haydar Genişyürek in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Roberto Eztebe, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 85thth minute of the game Lino Rios who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Los Materos FC's Lazaros Kabantais was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Roberto Eztebe was out of position in the 91 minute of play, and Carlos Larpe capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Carlos Larpe really showed his touch with that goal: 1-5. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Los Materos FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.