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Estadio Otrebor FC
Spectators: 7513 (Terracing: 5663, Seating: 1700, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Fabio Lapurdi started the match with the kick off. Henry Ekman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modesto Manuelo in the 3rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Otrebor FC's Fabio Lapurdi got a free kick in the 6th minute. Altabarda PC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Amador Mero in the 9th minute. Altabarda PC's Amador Mero was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Henry Ekman in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Pablo Statting sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 12thth minute of the game Chen Lang who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Otrebor FC's Henry Ekman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Chen Lang sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Chen Lang's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Henry Ekman was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Chen Lang's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Henry Ekman was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. Benedito Moreira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Altabarda PC's Americo Ruy got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Chen Lang might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Henry Ekman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Chen Lang ran back to his position shaking his head. Benedito Moreira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Henry Ekman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 32 minutes, Chen Lang made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Otrebor FC's Henry Ekman tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Henry Ekman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chen Lang in the 35th minute of play. Erubiel Barbosa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pablo Statting in the 42nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Chen Lang managed to get in a good position for a shot. Altabarda PC's supporters rose to their feet, but Chen Lang was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henry Ekman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benedito Moreira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henry Ekman having to interfere. Henry Ekman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chen Lang's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. After the first half Altabarda PC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When Altabarda PC's Chen Lang in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Otrebor FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Pablo Statting fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Otrebor FC's protests and gave Pablo Statting a yellow card for diving instead. In the 53rd match minute, Otrebor FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pablo Statting to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marcelo Horado during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Otrebor FC's Marcelo Horado got a free kick in the 58th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Lapurdi in the 60th minute of play forced Altabarda PC's goalkeeper Erubiel Barbosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chen Lang recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pablo Statting in the 63rd minute of play forced Altabarda PC's goalkeeper Erubiel Barbosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Henry Ekman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chen Lang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Henry Ekman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chen Lang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 70th minute, Laureano Enetz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Henry Ekman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chen Lang's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. If Chen Lang had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Otrebor FC's Pablo Statting got his second yellow card of the match in the 74th minute. The referee ordered Pablo Statting off the ground. Pablo Statting kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Chen Lang's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Henry Ekman was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. Altabarda PC's Jeronimo Ariando was substituted for Amador Mero. 83 minutes had been played when some careless play by Otrebor FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Americo Ruy was slow to take the kick. During this time Altabarda PC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Altabarda PC's corner Americo Ruy fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Henry Ekman quite easily take care of the ball. The Altabarda PC fans' excitement grew in the 86th match minute when Altabarda PC's Chen Lang looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of Otrebor FC booed when Altabarda PC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgard Patrido didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chen Lang could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Henry Ekman made a huge save. Edgard Patrido's late challenge caught a Otrebor FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edgard Patrido helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Altabarda PC's Edgard Patrido got a free kick in the 94th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Altabarda PC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.