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Spectators: 7174 (Terracing: 5382, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) Melquiades Rivas made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the game, Vinicio Cuartio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Loro barranquero FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Republic of Ireland the free kick. After a rather tough play, Loro barranquero FC's Vinicio Cuartio got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Jesus Arce made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when German Joey sent off a good shot on target. Republic of Ireland's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Moises Dominguez in the 9th minute. The corner led Republic of Ireland's Moises Dominguez to fire away a dangerous shot which Jesus Arce despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Luciano Hunfredo charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luciano Hunfredo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 10th minute, Luciano Hunfredo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Honorio Tello fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jesus Arce having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luciano Hunfredo in the 14th minute of play forced Republic of Ireland's goalkeeper Celso Tancredo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luciano Hunfredo in the 15th minute of play forced Republic of Ireland's goalkeeper Celso Tancredo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the match, Loro barranquero FC's goal looked a bit too open when Melquiades Rivas came free, but Jesus Arce reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Clodoveo Juvenal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Celso Tancredo having to interfere. Celso Tancredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clodoveo Juvenal, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. After 32 played minutes Republic of Ireland got a freekick which was hit by Moises Dominguez. Gustavo Jaunti, 33 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Baldomiro Santxol hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Jesus Arce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melquiades Rivas in the 44th minute of the match. German Joey hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. 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 Clodoveo Juvenal to make the kick off. In the 61st minute, Republic of Ireland's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Clodoveo Juvenal fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. The referee felt a red card was in order, 64 minutes into the game, when Alejo Neron put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Republic of Ireland fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 63rd minute. Penalty! Gustavo Jaunti placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Clodoveo Juvenal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luciano Hunfredo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With an all-out effort, Loro barranquero FC's Celso Tancredo threw himself towards the right post 73 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Clodoveo Juvenal, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 82 played minutes Loro barranquero FC's Luciano Hunfredo stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Celso Tancredo stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Republic of Ireland of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Clodoveo Juvenal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Loro barranquero FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Clodoveo Juvenal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Celso Tancredo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Honorio Tello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Jesus Arce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Republic of Ireland booed when Loro barranquero FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnaldo Atauri didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorio Tello in the 95th minute of play forced Loro barranquero FC's goalkeeper Jesus Arce to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Vinicio Cuartio was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 95 minutes had been played. After 96 played minutes Loro barranquero FC got a freekick which was hit by Vinicio Cuartio. Loro barranquero FC played a much better game than Republic of Ireland and deserved their victory. The Republic of Ireland players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.