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Cuipán
Spectators: 7310 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) Fumata FC's Bernardino Urtun 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. Hugo Fiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Dante Criston tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dante Criston took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruperto Malvin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Fumata FC's Dante Criston got control of the ball when Hugo Fiz tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 15 played minutes Fumata FC got a freekick which was hit by Lucio Lope. The long shot by German Galtero in the 17th minute really tested Dante Criston's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Antonio Quintanilla struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Dante Criston didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ave Fénix Fútbol Club. Ruperto Malvin 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. When Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's Ruperto Malvin in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fumata FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Antonio Quintanilla managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Antonio Quintanilla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dante Criston breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernardino Urtun in the 38th minute of play forced Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's goalkeeper Casimiro Orland to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Criston showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruperto Malvin in the 39th minute of the match. Hugo Fiz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Dante Criston made a huge save. After having played for 45 minutes, Ruperto Malvin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ruperto Malvin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the match had gone on for 47 minutes, Ruperto Malvin took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Dante Criston to make any attempt to save it. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hugo Fiz to make the kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Ruperto Malvin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dante Criston. Fumata FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ruperto Malvin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Edgardo Raebert kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. If Hugo Fiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ruperto Malvin in the 70th minute of play forced Fumata FC's goalkeeper Dante Criston to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Bernardino Urtun came free, but Casimiro Orland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 76 minutes into the game, Anier Rito was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fumata FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ave Fénix Fútbol Club the free kick. After a rather tough play, Fumata FC's Anier Rito got a free kick in the 76th minute. 79 minutes into the game, Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's Hugo Fiz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Criston made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. Hugo Fiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 96th minute of the match Anier Rito completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Anier Rito a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Fumata FC getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Anier Rito hit a great ball. There was no doubt that Ave Fénix Fútbol Club were the better team. Ave Fénix Fútbol Club's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.