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Estadio Lehman
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Artemio Abilio kicked off to start the match. After having played for 10 minutes, Carmelo Fortun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sambuca FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carmelo Fortun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Artemio Abilio in the 14th minute of play forced Sambuca FC's goalkeeper Julio Cesaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the game, Erubiel Loco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Julio Cesaro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Artemio Abilio was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 29th minute. Joker FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Jimeno Casomiro kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Erubiel Loco received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Julio Cesaro came out and tried to block the shot, but Erubiel Loco slotted it home off the left post making it 3-1 in the 37th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Sambuca FC's zone, Celso Quintin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Cesaro came out of the goal and Celso Quintin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. German Celipe hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Erubiel Loco recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With his leg Julio Cesaro managed to avoid a goal in the 47thth minute, when Joker FC's Leandro Erdiano fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francisco Eguerdi made a kick off. Valentin Quinto kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Sambuca FC's Julio Cesaro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erubiel Loco in the 52nd minute of play. Artemio Abilio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Cesaro having to interfere. Erubiel Loco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Artemio Abilio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Cesaro having to interfere. Francisco Eguerdi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without German Naike having to interfere. If Artemio Abilio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 74 played minutes Sambuca FC got a freekick which was hit by Jimeno Casomiro. Julio Cesaro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erubiel Loco's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. After 81 played minutes Sambuca FC got a freekick which was hit by German Celipe. Joker FC's Erubiel Loco got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Sambuca FC's zone, Artemio Abilio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Cesaro came out of the goal and Artemio Abilio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 91st minute, Erubiel Loco ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Julio Cesaro was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-1. When the referee ended the match the Joker FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.