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Nestor C. Kirchner
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Tytus Jaszcz started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the match, Ruquense FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dante Rafe came free, but François-Xavier Dionnet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Maciej Ciemiega got free with Akşemseddin Taran in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ruquense FC's goalkeeper François-Xavier Dionnet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. François-Xavier Dionnet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tytus Jaszcz, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Remigio Quirze in the 23rd minute of play forced Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Akşemseddin Taran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24th minute Ruquense FC were awarded a corner. Maciej Ciemiega went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Ruquense FC's Cirilo Francesco to fire away a dangerous shot which Akşemseddin Taran despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Metapalo FC's Dante Rafe in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ruquense FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ruquense FC's François-Xavier Dionnet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tytus Jaszcz in the 28th minute of play. In the 30th minute of the match Metapalo FC got a corner. Ruquense FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Humberto Rodrigues ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Humberto Rodrigues almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ruquense FC's François-Xavier Dionnet did a great save. Metapalo FC's Akşemseddin Taran proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Metapalo FC from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Maciej Ciemiega managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ruquense FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Maciej Ciemiega was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Akşemseddin Taran breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 37 minutes into the match, Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Akşemseddin Taran had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Basilio Fernandez. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Akşemseddin Taran, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aadolf Virolainen charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aadolf Virolainen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Ruquense FC getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Aadolf Virolainen hit a great ball. A collision led to Metapalo FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Đuro Samuel hit a great ball. Đuro Samuel charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Đuro Samuel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 43rd match minute, Metapalo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Đuro Samuel to maneuver through the defense. Akşemseddin Taran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remigio Quirze in the 45th minute of play. If Dante Rafe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Basilio Fernandez was the one to do the kick off. Akşemseddin Taran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Joseph, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. A collision led to Metapalo FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Dante Rafe hit a great ball. 57 minutes into the match, Remigio Quirze had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Akşemseddin Taran. Metapalo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Remigio Quirze was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 64th minute, Tytus Jaszcz made a precise shot to the right of François-Xavier Dionnet. Ruquense FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Akşemseddin Taran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maciej Ciemiega, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tytus Jaszcz in the 74th minute of play forced Ruquense FC's goalkeeper François-Xavier Dionnet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Tytus Jaszcz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 83rd minute Remigio Quirze shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Akşemseddin Taran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Basilio Fernandez in the 87th minute of play forced Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Akşemseddin Taran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Ruquense FC booed when Metapalo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Humberto Rodrigues didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st minute, Humberto Rodrigues hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Basilio Fernandez in the 92nd minute of play forced Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Akşemseddin Taran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Ruquense FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.