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Martin Palermo Arena
Spectators: 6651 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1651, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Leo Ireno made the kick off which started today's match. Eduardo Stephen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leo Ireno's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. Eduardo Stephen came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Solomillo al Horno's Claudio Ekhi. But to his dismay, Claudio Ekhi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. 11 minutes into the game, one of Solomillo al Horno:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Melchor Tabor walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. 15 minutes into the game, Guido Betadur recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ruperto Machado. Guido Betadur showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Claudio Ekhi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eduardo Stephen having to make a save. In the 26th minute, Claudio Ekhi made a precise shot to the right of Eduardo Stephen. ACF Palermo's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Solomillo al Horno's Jacinto Raymond got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 31st minute, Claudio Ekhi made a precise shot to the right of Eduardo Stephen. ACF Palermo's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. 35 minutes into the match, Domingo Unai dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ruperto Machado, 2-3. After 37 played minutes Solomillo al Horno got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Chano. Jacinto Raymond recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Jacinto Raymond had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 47 minutes into the match, Jacinto Raymond notched a goal, 2-4, to the right of ACF Palermo's Eduardo Stephen. Eduardo Stephen was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 2-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Domingo Unai to strike the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in ACF Palermo's zone, Jacinto Raymond stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eduardo Stephen came out of the goal and Jacinto Raymond tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 58th minute, Bernabe Llanos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudio Ekhi might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eduardo Stephen. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Claudio Ekhi ran back to his position shaking his head. Eduardo Stephen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacinto Raymond, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guido Betadur struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Ruperto Machado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ACF Palermo. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Guido Betadur managed to get in a good position for a shot. ACF Palermo's supporters rose to their feet, but Guido Betadur was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ruperto Machado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Claudio Ekhi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ruperto Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Domingo Unai, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. When Timoteo Koldobika fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Solomillo al Horno's protests and gave Timoteo Koldobika a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Solomillo al Horno's Timoteo Koldobika got a free kick in the 78th minute. ACF Palermo's Guido Betadur got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in ACF Palermo's zone, Claudio Ekhi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eduardo Stephen came out of the goal and Claudio Ekhi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eduardo Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Ekhi, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Ruperto Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guido Betadur, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the game, ACF Palermo's Guido Betadur nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ruperto Machado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-4. Claudio Ekhi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Eduardo Stephen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Solomillo al Horno were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.