League

Enzo Francescoli
Spectators: 7274 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 144) Modesto Costante made the kick off and thus started the match. Cipriano Hunfredo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Fidel Policarpio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marcos Tulio hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cipriano Hunfredo got free with Fidel Policarpio in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pablo Chan charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pablo Chan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Pablo Chan kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Modesto Costante fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erasmo Castulo having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gervasio Havier in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Erasmo Castulo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 22nd match minute, Club Atletico Ballester was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cleto Indalecio to maneuver through the defense. Modesto Costante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Santos Inc. booed when Club Atletico Ballester was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amancio Lizar didn't get a good kick on the ball. 28 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Ballester's goal looked a bit too open when Gervasio Havier came free, but Erasmo Castulo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hilario Cidro kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. After having played for 38 minutes, Gervasio Havier managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santos Inc.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Gervasio Havier was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 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 Sergio Petri to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Sergio Petri notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Santos Inc.'s Fidel Policarpio. Fidel Policarpio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Fidel Policarpio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergio Petri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gervasio Havier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Modesto Costante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Erasmo Castulo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When German Balesio fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Atletico Ballester's protests and gave German Balesio a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Club Atletico Ballester getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. German Balesio hit a great ball. An unexpected shot in the 76th minute by Modesto Costante got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Erasmo Castulo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modesto Costante in the 78th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gervasio Havier got free with Erasmo Castulo in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gervasio Havier fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erasmo Castulo having to interfere. Modesto Costante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Erasmo Castulo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Santos Inc. players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.