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Itacaruaré
Spectators: 7226 (Terracing: 5421, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 143) Humberto Pasqual made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 5th minute, Julio Isadore 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. The supporters of El Bicho booed when Manzano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Elodio didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 7th minute, Ciriaco Refugio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 17th minute, Ciriaco Refugio fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Hugo Illan, passed just outside the right post. When Emilio Aires fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manzano FC's protests and gave Emilio Aires a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Manzano FC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Emilio Aires hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Humberto Pasqual in the 24th minute of play forced El Bicho's goalkeeper Jose Quin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ciriaco Refugio might have been able to make a better finish in the 30th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hugo Illan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ciriaco Refugio ran back to his position shaking his head. Hugo Illan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciriaco Refugio in the 30th minute of play. Ciriaco Refugio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Manzano FC's zone, Julio Isadore stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hugo Illan came out of the goal and Julio Isadore tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpected shot in the 36th minute by Ciriaco Refugio got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. A collision led to Manzano FC getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Placido Estevon hit a great ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

If Ciriaco Refugio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of El Bicho booed when Manzano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emilio Aires didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 60th minute El Bicho were awarded a corner. Tony Russo went to the cornerflag to take it. El Bicho's Tony Russo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Hugo Illan in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Rodolfo Chale's late challenge caught a El Bicho's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rodolfo Chale helped the player get up and apologised. In the 61st match minute, Manzano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodolfo Chale to maneuver through the defense. 62 minutes into the match, Manzano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Julio Isadore came free, but Hugo Illan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, Manzano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ciriaco Refugio came free, but Hugo Illan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Manzano FC's Emilio Aires got a free kick in the 64th minute. 65 minutes into the match, El Bicho's Tony Russo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. A collision led to Manzano FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Aquiles Bizi hit a great ball. Hugo Illan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julio Isadore in the 68th minute of play. Hugo Illan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciriaco Refugio in the 69th minute of the match. Luciano Elodio's late challenge caught a El Bicho's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luciano Elodio helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Manzano FC's Luciano Elodio got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ciriaco Refugio in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hugo Illan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ciriaco Refugio might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hugo Illan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ciriaco Refugio ran back to his position shaking his head. Ciriaco Refugio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Illan having to interfere. Rodolfo Chale fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jose Quin having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Manzano FC's zone, Ciriaco Refugio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hugo Illan came out of the goal and Ciriaco Refugio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ciriaco Refugio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Illan having to interfere. Hugo Illan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dalmacio Jerardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. In the 92nd minute, Ciriaco Refugio 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. When the match had gone on for 94 minutes, Ciriaco Refugio put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Hugo Illan. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. El Bicho fully deserved thier win.