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Estadio Lomitas
Spectators: 7542 (Terracing: 5658, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) 11 minutes into the match, Pulpera FC's goal looked a bit too open when Robustiano Bemabe came free, but Thomás Macedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Higinio Ferran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thiago Almada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the game, Fabio Maldonado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Higinio Ferran was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thiago Almada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amador Fernanco charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amador Fernanco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Amador Fernanco kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Thiago Almada struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Higinio Ferran didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pulpera FC. Marcelo Bermund in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Thomás Macedo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thomás Macedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Bermund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st match minute, Pulpera FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amaury Maertens to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Lomitas's Thomás Macedo threw himself towards the right post 33 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Robustiano Bemabe, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 35 minutes into the game, Diego Trotta was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lomitas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pulpera FC the free kick. With his leg Thomás Macedo managed to avoid a goal in the 41stth minute, when Lomitas's Marcelo Bermund fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Gilberto Manilan might have been able to make a better finish in the 42nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Thomás Macedo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gilberto Manilan ran back to his position shaking his head. Pulpera FC's Thomás Macedo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Pulpera FC from getting a goal against them. In the 46th minute Lomitas were awarded a corner. Diego Trotta went to the cornerflag to take it. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fabio Maldonado was the one to do the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcelo Bermund in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thomás Macedo saved Pulpera FC from getting behind. Robustiano Bemabe hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Thomás Macedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilberto Manilan in the 59th minute of play. In the 60th minute Lomitas were awarded a corner. Diego Trotta went to the cornerflag to take it. 62 minutes had been played when some careless play by Pulpera FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Diego Trotta was slow to take the kick. During this time Lomitas's players had a chance to rest. Lomitas's Diego Trotta was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Thomás Macedo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience was convinced that Marcelo Bermund's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Thomás Macedo was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. Thomás Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Bermund in the 70th minute of the match. In the 71stth minute of the game Fabio Maldonado who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lomitas's Higinio Ferran was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Higinio Ferran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabio Maldonado, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. When Eusebio Orlo fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lomitas's protests and gave Eusebio Orlo a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Lomitas's Eusebio Orlo got a free kick in the 74th minute. In the 75th minute, Amador Fernanco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After recieving a nice pass, Pulpera FC's Amaury Maertens tried to score from far away in the 76th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Gilberto Manilan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Thomás Macedo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Pulpera FC booed when Lomitas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robustiano Bemabe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Higinio Ferran was a little too slow when Fabio Maldonado got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 91st minute. The score was now 2-3. Thiago Almada's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Higinio Ferran read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Pulpera FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.