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Nuevo Gasometro
Spectators: 7209 (Terracing: 5441, Seating: 1668, VIP seats: 100) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Martin Martxelin got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carolo Precioso in the 11th minute of play forced Cuervos Libertadores's goalkeeper Desiderio Hondo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute Carolo Precioso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Desiderio Hondo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 23 minutes, Damaso Kiliz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SSC Napoli's supporters crossed their fingers, but Damaso Kiliz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 24th minute Carolo Precioso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Desiderio Hondo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Filiberto Gaizko struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Desiderio Hondo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SSC Napoli. If Martin Martxelin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Martin Martxelin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Carolo Precioso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 39 minutes into the game, Carolo Precioso recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Desiderio Hondo. Carolo Precioso showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Carolo Precioso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Desiderio Hondo having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Cuervos Libertadores's Froilan Guillelmus got a free kick in the 47th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Carolo Precioso stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. SSC Napoli were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Cuervos Libertadores's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fernan Cresconio took the corner. 56 minutes into the game, Carolo Precioso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Desiderio Hondo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Cuervos Libertadores's Desiderio Hondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carolo Precioso in the 59th minute of play. In the 60th minute, Damaso Kiliz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cuervos Libertadores's Martin Martxelin got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Saul Omero charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saul Omero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Cuervos Libertadores getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Saul Omero hit a great ball. If Martin Martxelin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Desiderio Hondo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carolo Precioso, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Filiberto Gaizko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Desiderio Hondo having to interfere. Tom Du Sausois showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saul Omero in the 88th minute of the match. When Damaso Kiliz fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SSC Napoli's protests and gave Damaso Kiliz a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Cuervos Libertadores booed when SSC Napoli was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damaso Kiliz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 96th minute of the match Cuervos Libertadores got a corner. SSC Napoli's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Severo Eron ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of SSC Napoli's goalie and right to Celso Marquez. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. SSC Napoli's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The SSC Napoli fans cheered their team off the field, for while Cuervos Libertadores had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.