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Match Report
Naicó
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425,
Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Atilano Vigil took the kick off in the first half of the match. Marapá AFC's Israel Franco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atilano Vigil in the 3rd minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, Marapá AFC's Guillermo Admon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Freddy Harkaitz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Marapá AFC's Guillermo Admon got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Freddy Harkaitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Goyo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roberto Txurio struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Israel Franco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Naicó. Guillermo Admon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 41st minute, Samuel Louis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mario Goyo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Freddy Harkaitz having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Atilano Vigil managed to get in a good position for a shot. Naicó's supporters rose to their feet, but Atilano Vigil was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Israel Franco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Naicó players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Marapá AFC were winning 1-2.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Guillermo Admon to strike the kick off in the second half. Rogelio Frans recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 62nd minute, but Freddy Harkaitz got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Naicó hanging dry this time. In the 65th match minute, Naicó was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ezequiel Rami to maneuver through the defense. Rogelio Frans hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Mario Goyo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Freddy Harkaitz having to interfere. Mario Goyo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Freddy Harkaitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Israel Franco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Atilano Vigil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Guillermo Admon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With an all-out effort, Marapá AFC's Freddy Harkaitz threw himself towards the right post 88 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Guillermo Admon, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 94 played minutes Naicó got a freekick which was hit by Ramiro Elizardo. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.
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