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Lonquimay
Spectators: 7280 (Terracing: 5462, Seating: 1674, VIP seats: 144) Recreativo Claromeco's Diego Mero 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diego Mero in the 8th minute of play forced Independiente FC's goalkeeper Silvio Gartzea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Recreativo Claromeco's Rolando Maurino sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Silvio Gartzea narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 15th minute, Felix Balasi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Independiente FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Recreativo Claromeco's Camilo Gora played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felix Balasi in the 19th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, Recreativo Claromeco's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Balasi came free, but Camilo Gora reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christian Stanislao sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 39th minute, Diego Mero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Independiente FC's Silvio Gartzea got control of the ball when Rolando Maurino tried to sneak it across the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Felix Balasi to make the kick off. Felix Balasi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 52ndth minute, Camilo Gora skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Felix Balasi struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Camilo Gora didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independiente FC. Camilo Gora was out of position in the 58 minute of play, and Christian Stanislao capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Christian Stanislao really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. Rolando Maurino struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Silvio Gartzea didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Recreativo Claromeco. With 65 minutes on the clock, Rodolfo Igon commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of Independiente FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Recreativo Claromeco:s goal. Erubiel Bibiano placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Silvio Gartzea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rolando Maurino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Diego Mero in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Silvio Gartzea saved Independiente FC from getting behind. After 76 played minutes Independiente FC got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Abaunza. 78 minutes into the game, Rolando Maurino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Silvio Gartzea was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 82nd minute, Rolando Maurino ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Silvio Gartzea was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. If Rolando Maurino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Rolando Maurino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Silvio Gartzea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tobias Franco in the 90th minute of play. 91 minutes into the match, Rolando Maurino had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Silvio Gartzea. Independiente FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rolando Maurino was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. Independiente FC's Silvio Gartzea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diego Mero in the 95th minute of play. Silvio Gartzea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Maurino, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Silvio Gartzea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Franco in the 98th minute of the match. Recreativo Claromeco were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Independiente FC for a fine match.