League

Estadio Fortaleza
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) No Tiren Makumba FC's Fermin Domingues started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ave Fénix FC's Severo Maura played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fermin Domingues in the 3rd minute of play. If Oscar Urti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Fermin Domingues had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 17 minutes into the match, Ave Fénix FC's goal looked a bit too open when Oscar Urti came free, but Severo Maura reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Severo Maura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fermin Domingues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Ave Fénix FC getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. David Chico hit a great ball. Severo Maura showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Venancio Dominguez in the 30th minute of the match. Severo Maura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fermin Domingues in the 32nd minute of play. The supporters of Ave Fénix FC booed when No Tiren Makumba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Braulio Francesco didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th minute, Emilio Remigio fired a really elegant long shot, but Niceto Ruisko threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. Venancio Dominguez's late challenge caught a Ave Fénix FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Venancio Dominguez helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to No Tiren Makumba FC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Venancio Dominguez hit a great ball. In the 39th match minute, No Tiren Makumba FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Braulio Francesco to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute, Amancio Basajaun got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 45 minutes into the game, Simon Rexino was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ave Fénix FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave No Tiren Makumba FC the free kick. In the 45th minute, one of Ave Fénix FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Ave Fénix FC. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Amancio Basajaun was the one to do the kick off. With his leg Severo Maura managed to avoid a goal in the 54thth minute, when No Tiren Makumba FC's Oscar Urti fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind No Tiren Makumba FC's goalkeeper Niceto Ruisko, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Silvano Leocadio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Braulio Francesco charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Braulio Francesco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 64 played minutes No Tiren Makumba FC got a freekick which was hit by Braulio Francesco. After 66 played minutes No Tiren Makumba FC got a freekick which was hit by Mario Cresenciano. In the 67th minute, Amancio Basajaun made a precise shot to the right of Niceto Ruisko. No Tiren Makumba FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. If Romulo Rumaldo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when No Tiren Makumba FC's Fermin Domingues in the 73rd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Severo Maura was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Ave Fénix FC through an amazing save. Severo Maura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fermin Domingues in the 77th minute of play. 78 minutes into the game, Oscar Urti was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. No Tiren Makumba FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ave Fénix FC the free kick. The supporters of Ave Fénix FC booed when No Tiren Makumba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oscar Urti didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to No Tiren Makumba FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Alejandro Jakue hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, No Tiren Makumba FC's Alejandro Jakue got a free kick in the 88th minute. In the 92ndth minute of the game Amancio Basajaun who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but No Tiren Makumba FC's Niceto Ruisko was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Amancio Basajaun received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Niceto Ruisko tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.