Red Bull Arena
Spectators: 177 (Terracing: 133,
Seating: 41, VIP seats: 3) Fathi Yu made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martín Ulloa in the 5th minute of play forced Red Bull Club's goalkeeper Ermegildo Pasqual to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute Guillermo Escalona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ermegildo Pasqual saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Edelmiro Lucero came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Red Bull Club 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 Edelmiro Lucero couldn't finish the play. Juan Benavides made an important save on a dangerous shot by Stamen Šiškov in the 10th minute. Juan Benavides made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fathi Yu in the 12th minute. In the 14th minute Guillermo Escalona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ermegildo Pasqual saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stamen Šiškov in the 18thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Juan Benavides, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ermegildo Pasqual showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Humberto Escobar, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. With an all-out effort, Red Bull Club's Juan Benavides threw himself towards the right post 22 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Fathi Yu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Juan Benavides proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ from getting a goal against them. In the 32nd minute Fathi Yu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Benavides saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stamen Šiškov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 33rdth minute, Juan Benavides skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Red Bull Club booed when ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Pimentel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juan Benavides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wouter Lemmens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 37 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goal looked a bit too open when Fathi Yu came free, but Juan Benavides reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Wouter Lemmens was slow to take the kick. During this time Red Bull Club's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Santo Blasi managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Stamen Šiškov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Red Bull Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Stamen Šiškov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juan Benavides breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 42 minutes, Humberto Escobar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Humberto Escobar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 45thth minute of the game Fathi Yu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Juan Benavides was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Stamen Šiškov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Humberto Escobar was the one to do the kick off. Martín Ulloa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Red Bull Club's Fathi Yu in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalie prevented a goal. Red Bull Club's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Wouter Lemmens in the 59th minute. Juan Benavides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stamen Šiškov, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. In the 66th minute Fathi Yu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Benavides saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Juan Benavides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fathi Yu, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Santo Blasi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Red Bull Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Santo Blasi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juan Benavides breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Juan Benavides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stamen Šiškov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 73rd minute Red Bull Club were awarded a corner. Wouter Lemmens went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Red Bull Club's corner Edelmiro Lucero fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Juan Benavides quite easily take care of the ball. When Red Bull Club's Fathi Yu in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 76th minute Fathi Yu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Benavides saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 77 in the game by Humberto Escobar from a close distance when the talented Ermegildo Pasqual managed to make a qualified save. Red Bull Club's players were relieved. 80 minutes into the game, Humberto Escobar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ermegildo Pasqual was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 87 minutes into the game, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Humberto Escobar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ermegildo Pasqual made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 91st minute Wouter Lemmens shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Benavides saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fathi Yu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juan Benavides having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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