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Estadio San Martin
Spectators: 5002 (Terracing: 4001, Seating: 1001, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when German Marino made the kick off which started today's match. In the 8th minute, Enzo Rodas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Benigno Santo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Romulo Natanael read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Benigno Santo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Romulo Natanael having to make a save. With an all-out effort, Santa lokura's Gregorio Millan threw himself towards the right post 19 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Silvano Bizen, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. German Marino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Gregorio Millan made a huge save. Silvano Bizen's late challenge caught a Branca FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Silvano Bizen helped the player get up and apologised. In the 24th match minute, Santa lokura was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvano Bizen to maneuver through the defense. Ezequiel Ricart kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Nereo Ascencio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Gregorio Millan made a huge save. Gregorio Millan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvano Bizen in the 29th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Silvano Bizen took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Gregorio Millan to make any attempt to save it. 34 minutes into the match, Santa lokura's goal looked a bit too open when Andres Joanes came free, but Romulo Natanael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romulo Natanael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benigno Santo, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. When Branca FC's Benigno Santo in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa lokura's goalie prevented a goal. When Branca FC's Benigno Santo in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa lokura's goalie prevented a goal. In the 48th minute Benigno Santo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romulo Natanael saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The wind increased when Benigno Santo made the kick off in the second half. Benigno Santo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 55thth minute tested the skills of Romulo Natanael when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 59 minutes into the game, Sebastian Abaunza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santa lokura's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Branca FC the free kick. Sebastian Abaunza hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 62nd minute Branca FC were awarded a corner. Venancio Pacifico went to the cornerflag to take it. After 65 played minutes Santa lokura got a freekick which was hit by German Marino. Santa lokura's Romulo Natanael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benigno Santo in the 66th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benigno Santo in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Romulo Natanael prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 70 minutes into the match, Santa lokura's goalkeeper Romulo Natanael had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benigno Santo. The audience was convinced that Benigno Santo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Romulo Natanael was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. In the 74th minute, German Marino made a precise shot to the right of Gregorio Millan. Branca FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Romulo Natanael made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Benigno Santo sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Branca FC's zone, Nereo Ascencio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gregorio Millan came out of the goal and Nereo Ascencio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers German Marino in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gregorio Millan saved Branca FC from getting behind. German Marino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Santa lokura booed when Branca FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximiliano Fraco didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute of the game, Ruben Thomas landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. Santa lokura's German Marino got his second yellow card of the match in the 90th minute. The referee ordered German Marino off the ground. Branca FC made a substitution. Teobaldo Ignatius replaced Ruben Thomas. In the 91st match minute, Santa lokura was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Marino to maneuver through the defense. Branca FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.