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Fergus Suter
Spectators: 7280 (Terracing: 5462, Seating: 1674, VIP seats: 144) Diego Armando Maradona's Cirilo Micael 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cirilo Micael in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edelmiro Reno prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Edelmiro Reno made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miguel Guillen in the 4th minute. Edelmiro Reno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cirilo Micael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Miguel Guillen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cirilo Micael might have been able to make a better finish in the 16th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Edelmiro Reno. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cirilo Micael ran back to his position shaking his head. 23 minutes into the match, Maximo Araoz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rufus Locking. Diego Armando Maradona's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Maximo Araoz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. A hard shot 30 in the game by Miguel Guillen from a close distance when the talented Edelmiro Reno managed to make a qualified save. Sagrado FC's players were relieved. In the 33rdth minute of the game Maximo Araoz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Diego Armando Maradona's Rufus Locking was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Miguel Guillen hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. If Cirilo Micael had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Miguel Guillen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maximo Araoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Antonio Cilio to make the kick off. The audience was convinced that Miguel Guillen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Edelmiro Reno was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cirilo Micael in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edelmiro Reno saved Sagrado FC from getting behind. In the 58th minute, Astor Peter 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. Edelmiro Reno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dante Gonsalvo in the 64th minute of play. Edelmiro Reno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cirilo Micael, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Edelmiro Reno showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cirilo Micael in the 73rd minute of the match. If Miguel Guillen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Diego Armando Maradona's Miguel Guillen in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sagrado FC's goalie prevented a goal. Edelmiro Reno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cirilo Micael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.