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Desmochado
Spectators: 7781 (Terracing: 5836, Seating: 1790, VIP seats: 155) Marco Pero started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cecilio Txaran during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, ZAFIRO FC's Cecilio Txaran got a free kick in the 3rd minute. The supporters of FF Forever booed when ZAFIRO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Cortez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind ZAFIRO FC's goalkeeper Carlos Montenegro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Juan Cortez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Breno Brodel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Breno Brodel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Pero, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Breno Brodel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco Pero in the 15th minute of play. When Amador Lixandro fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FF Forever's protests and gave Amador Lixandro a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, FF Forever's Amador Lixandro got a free kick in the 17th minute. FF Forever's Breno Brodel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Epifanio Oliverio in the 17th minute of play. Carlos Montenegro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eustacio Ermano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marco Pero in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Breno Brodel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The corner led ZAFIRO FC's Epifanio Oliverio to fire away a dangerous shot which Breno Brodel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Breno Brodel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Pero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Breno Brodel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Pero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by FF Forever's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Epifanio Oliverio was slow to take the kick. During this time ZAFIRO FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led ZAFIRO FC's Epifanio Oliverio to fire away a dangerous shot which Breno Brodel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. ZAFIRO FC's Carlos Montenegro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save ZAFIRO FC from getting a goal against them. Carlos Montenegro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonides Jaen in the 37th minute. Marco Pero might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Breno Brodel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marco Pero ran back to his position shaking his head. 44 minutes into the match, FF Forever's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Pero came free, but Breno Brodel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Leonides Jaen stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Juan Cortez hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. In the 56th minute of the match Ramiro Moise sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Carlos Montenegro skillfully saved the ball. FF Forever's Breno Brodel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco Pero in the 60th minute of play. In the 60th match minute, ZAFIRO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robbe Snow to maneuver through the defense. Jaka César charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jaka César the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jaka César hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Carlos Montenegro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonides Jaen in the 65th minute of the match. Ernesto Nafarroa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Breno Brodel made a huge save. In the 83rd minute ZAFIRO FC were awarded a corner. Epifanio Oliverio went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Bernardo Firmo got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Breno Brodel quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After a defensive mix-up in FF Forever's zone, Marco Pero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Breno Brodel came out of the goal and Marco Pero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Carlos Montenegro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonides Jaen in the 93rd minute of play. When ZAFIRO FC's Marco Pero in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FF Forever's goalie prevented a goal. Carlos Montenegro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonides Jaen in the 96th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. ZAFIRO FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.