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Manantiales
Spectators: 6840 (Terracing: 5050, Seating: 1648, VIP seats: 142) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Miguel Asteri made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute Miguel Asteri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Fe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 7 minutes into the game, one of Iglesia San José:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Marcelo Fernandez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Ruben Fe made a huge save. After having played for 18 minutes, Nestor Arnau managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Iglesia San José's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nestor Arnau was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mariano Matro charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mariano Matro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Manantiales AFC booed when Iglesia San José was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mariano Matro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute of the match, Marcelo Fernandez got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ruben Fe was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Marcelo Fernandez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Ruben Fe made a huge save. Iglesia San José's Ruben Fe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Iglesia San José from getting a goal against them. Marcelo Fernandez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Ruben Fe made a huge save. Paolo Suarez took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ruben Fe. Ruben Fe dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Manantiales AFC's Honorio Toribio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Arnau in the 38th minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Iglesia San José's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Palban came free, but Ruben Fe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mariano Matro kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Nestor Arnau made the kick off in the second half. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Iglesia San José's goalkeeper Ruben Fe, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Iglesia San José's Ruben Fe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel Asteri in the 62nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Manantiales AFC's zone, Nestor Arnau stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Honorio Toribio came out of the goal and Nestor Arnau tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Manny in the 73rd minute of play forced Iglesia San José's goalkeeper Ruben Fe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Fernandez in the 78th minute of play forced Iglesia San José's goalkeeper Ruben Fe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nestor Arnau struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Honorio Toribio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Iglesia San José. 82 minutes into the match, Manantiales AFC's goalkeeper Honorio Toribio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nestor Arnau. Manantiales AFC's Honorio Toribio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Arnau in the 95th minute of play. Manantiales AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.