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Estadio Sanford
Spectators: 7263 (Terracing: 5449, Seating: 1670, VIP seats: 144) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Felix Ortle took the kick off in the first half of the match. Maximino Paublo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Nereo Francesco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Arsenio Ramirez fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chorilo FC's protests and gave Arsenio Ramirez a yellow card for diving instead. Arsenio Ramirez kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the match, Sanford AFC's Amado Baleren broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 12 minutes into the match, Sanford AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Ortle came free, but Roberto Walme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximino Paublo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nereo Francesco having to interfere. Nereo Urre might have been able to make a better finish in the 17th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nereo Francesco. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nereo Urre ran back to his position shaking his head. Nereo Urre could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Nereo Francesco made a huge save. In the 25th match minute, Sanford AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Modesto Columbo to maneuver through the defense. 27 minutes into the match, Felix Ortle had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Roberto Walme. Sanford AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Felix Ortle was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Leandro Rutenio kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, Sanford AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Palben came free, but Roberto Walme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felix Ortle might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Roberto Walme. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felix Ortle ran back to his position shaking his head. Felix Ortle fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Walme having to interfere. Elvio Palben fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Walme having to interfere. Elvio Palben fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Walme having to interfere. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Maximino Paublo to make the kick off. Nereo Francesco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximino Paublo, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. In the 55th minute, Sanford AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Elvio Palben fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Nereo Urre fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nereo Francesco having to interfere. If Maximino Paublo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gaudencio Bieito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elvio Palben fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Walme having to interfere. A collision led to Sanford AFC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Modesto Columbo hit a great ball. Nereo Francesco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nereo Urre, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Maximino Paublo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nereo Francesco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. Elvio Palben could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Roberto Walme made a huge save. If Felix Ortle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Roberto Walme showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Ortle, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.