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Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Adrian Hegoi made the kick off which started today's match. After 4 minutes of play, Jardineros's Adrian Hegoi made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Higinio Guifre was left in no man's land by his defense there! 7 minutes into the match, Black & Blue's goal looked a bit too open when Gaudencio Berto came free, but Higinio Guifre reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th minute Adrian Hegoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Guifre saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 14 played minutes Black & Blue got a freekick which was hit by Rolando Estevon. Higinio Guifre showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Hegoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Higinio Guifre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nereo Mergildo in the 21st minute of the match. Hilario Elixio was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cirilo Maldonado showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 24 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nereo Mergildo in the 28th minute of play forced Black & Blue's goalkeeper Higinio Guifre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nereo Mergildo took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Higinio Guifre. Higinio Guifre dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. The supporters of Jardineros booed when Black & Blue was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wincenty Awizo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jose Galo during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jose Galo hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Black & Blue's Higinio Guifre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nereo Mergildo in the 48th minute of play. After the first half Jardineros were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cirilo Maldonado was the one to do the kick off. Higinio Guifre made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nereo Mergildo in the 57th minute. In the 65th minute, Pablo Ganix hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 70th minute Adrian Hegoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Guifre saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Elias Hulberto blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Higinio Guifre having to make a save. 73 minutes into the game, Wincenty Awizo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black & Blue's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jardineros the free kick. In the 73rd match minute, Black & Blue was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wincenty Awizo to maneuver through the defense. After 76 played minutes Black & Blue got a freekick which was hit by Wincenty Awizo. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Elias Hulberto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jardineros's supporters rose to their feet, but Elias Hulberto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Higinio Guifre breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Black & Blue's Higinio Guifre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nereo Mergildo in the 86th minute of play. Adrian Hegoi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Higinio Guifre having to interfere. In the 88th minute, Honorio Lon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 91st minute Adrian Hegoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Guifre saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Saturnino Tximitx hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 95 minutes into the match, Jardineros's Nereo Mergildo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Higinio Guifre narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jardineros played a much better game than Black & Blue and deserved their victory. The Black & Blue players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.