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PASCUAL PASTORINO
Spectators: 6411 (Terracing: 5411, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ignacio Casado took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 3 minutes, Teobaldo Eguen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nacimiento and the Patron HC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Teobaldo Eguen kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Patron HC's Leon Oliverio couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 4th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Nacimiento. Niceto Saturnin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Prospero Cristofor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ignacio Casado in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Urbano Martxot prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Ignacio Casado managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nacimiento's supporters rose to their feet, but Ignacio Casado was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Urbano Martxot breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Urbano Martxot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Desiderio Niguel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 22 played minutes Patron HC got a freekick which was hit by Leon Oliverio. 24 minutes into the match, Patron HC's goal looked a bit too open when Desiderio Niguel came free, but Urbano Martxot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 26thth minute of the game Desiderio Niguel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Patron HC's Urbano Martxot was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Patron HC's Urbano Martxot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Desiderio Niguel in the 28th minute of play. Christian Afonso hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. After 33 minutes, Luisito Dolfos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nacimiento and the Patron HC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 36th minute Patron HC were awarded a corner. Leon Oliverio went to the cornerflag to take it. Patron HC's Leon Oliverio was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Prospero Cristofor in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ignacio Casado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Urbano Martxot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Oscar Hanni was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 48th minute. Patron HC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Niceto Saturnin made the kick off in the second half. Desiderio Niguel might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Urbano Martxot. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Desiderio Niguel ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 59th minute, Patron HC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Desiderio Niguel fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 64th minute, Niceto Saturnin got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Nacimiento's Prospero Cristofor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Saturnin in the 67th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Patron HC's Christian Afonso got a free kick in the 82nd minute. The supporters of Nacimiento booed when Patron HC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Afonso didn't get a good kick on the ball. 0-1 became the score in the 87th minute when Ignacio Casado elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 93 minutes into the game, Nacimiento's Desiderio Niguel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Urbano Martxot made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Urbano Martxot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Desiderio Niguel in the 98th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Nacimiento had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.