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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Benedicto Raebert took the kick off in the first half of the match. Victoriano Savier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Banegas in the 2nd minute of play. Victoriano Savier stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of David Banegas's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. David Banegas scored 0-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Victoriano Savier, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 11thth minute of the game David Banegas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Banda's Victoriano Savier was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Eloy Calvino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 16 minutes into the match, David Banegas notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Banda's Victoriano Savier. Victoriano Savier was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Victoriano Savier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrew Dalli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Victoriano Savier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Victoriano Savier stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of David Banegas's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. In the 28th minute Cevdet Ergüleç shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andrew Dalli in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Victoriano Savier saved Banda from getting behind. Banda's Victoriano Savier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrew Dalli in the 33rd minute of play. When Esmeralda AFC's Andrew Dalli in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Banda's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Banda defense, David Banegas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Victoriano Savier. The Banda fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Victoriano Savier should have stopped the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Esteve Herena during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Banda's Victoriano Savier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrew Dalli in the 45th minute of play. Victoriano Savier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Andrew Dalli was the one to do the kick off. 50 minutes into the game, Amador Corderall was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Banda's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Esmeralda AFC the free kick. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Banda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amador Corderall didn't get a good kick on the ball. Victoriano Savier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Banegas in the 51st minute of the match. David Banegas succeeded in the game's 52nd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-4. When the match clock showed 56 minutes, the score became 0-5 when Eloy Calvino sped through Banda's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Victoriano Savier. Victoriano Savier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. David Banegas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Victoriano Savier made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, David Banegas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Esmeralda AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but David Banegas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Victoriano Savier breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Banda's Benedicto Raebert got a free kick in the 64th minute. In the 70th minute, Andrew Dalli fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Esmeralda AFC's Di Yong Yu was substituted for Nicasio Fonda. Victoriano Savier didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Esmeralda AFC's Andrew Dalli shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-7 in the ordered_time% minute. Through an outstanding action, after 87 minutes, Victoriano Savier successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Devidatta Vendetta got free with Victoriano Savier in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when David Banegas got free with Victoriano Savier in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The Esmeralda AFC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.