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Monumental Victoria
Spectators: 7184 (Terracing: 5390, Seating: 1652, VIP seats: 142) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rosendo Birjaio got the match started through his kick off. Rosendo Birjaio might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Felix Sein. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rosendo Birjaio ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gualterio Austin got free with Felix Sein in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gualterio Austin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lázaro Esiquio scored 0-1 in the 13th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Geronimo Isadore, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jesus Bakar hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. In The End's Saverio Txanton got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When In The End's Lázaro Esiquio in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Matador de Victoria's goalie prevented a goal. Saverio Txanton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Geronimo Isadore tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Saverio Txanton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Geronimo Isadore tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lázaro Esiquio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Geronimo Isadore showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Txanton in the 35th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Gualterio Austin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Matador de Victoria's supporters rose to their feet, but Gualterio Austin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Felix Sein breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The crowd rose to their feet as Matador de Victoria's Rosendo Birjaio slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Felix Sein. That made the score 1-1 after 47 minutes of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Felix Sein took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rosendo Birjaio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leopoldo Gombal charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leopoldo Gombal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to In The End getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Leopoldo Gombal hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Matador de Victoria's Tiburcio Santio tried to score from far away in the 56th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cesar Ignado during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 57 played minutes In The End got a freekick which was hit by Cesar Ignado. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gualterio Austin in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Felix Sein saved In The End from getting behind. 67 minutes into the match, In The End's goal looked a bit too open when Gualterio Austin came free, but Felix Sein reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Geronimo Isadore was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lázaro Esiquio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 69 minute of play. After a rather tough play, In The End's Jesus Bakar got a free kick in the 72nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Rosendo Birjaio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Matador de Victoria's supporters rose to their feet, but Rosendo Birjaio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Felix Sein breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Rosendo Birjaio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 85 minutes, Gualterio Austin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Matador de Victoria's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gualterio Austin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gualterio Austin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felix Sein having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rosendo Birjaio in the 90th minute of play forced In The End's goalkeeper Felix Sein to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gualterio Austin took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Felix Sein. Felix Sein dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. In The End's Saverio Txanton got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.