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Rucanelo
Spectators: 6954 (Terracing: 5307, Seating: 1627, VIP seats: 20) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alfonso Mosen kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Fernan Johans shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benigno Maureo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 5 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Fernan Johans sped through Rucanelo's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Benigno Maureo. 10 minutes into the match, Rucanelo's goal looked a bit too open when Modesto Derwin came free, but Benigno Maureo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th match minute, Rucanelo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victoriano Claris to maneuver through the defense. When Fernan Johans came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Independiente fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Fernan Johans couldn't finish the play. Fernan Johans struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Benigno Maureo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independiente. In the 16th minute, Tobias Fresco got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 18thth minute of the game Fernan Johans who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rucanelo's Benigno Maureo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Tobias Fresco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Benigno Maureo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Benigno Maureo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Honorio Senio, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 27 minutes into the game, Silverio Tabor cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Benigno Maureo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Leonides Ostots kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. The Independiente fans' excitement grew in the 34th match minute when Independiente's Fernan Johans looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Faustino Jerico kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Tobias Fresco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Benigno Maureo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dante Shepherd charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dante Shepherd the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dante Shepherd hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Modesto Derwin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benigno Maureo having to interfere. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fernan Johans to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Independiente's Octavio Rius dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-5. Fernan Johans who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 55thth minute tested the skills of Benigno Maureo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Honorio Senio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Benigno Maureo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fernan Johans received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Benigno Maureo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 63 minutes, Honorio Senio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Independiente's supporters crossed their fingers, but Honorio Senio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Independiente's Felipe Moise played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Enol in the 67th minute of play. Fernan Johans fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benigno Maureo having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Modesto Derwin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Independiente's supporters rose to their feet, but Modesto Derwin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benigno Maureo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 79th minute, Fernan Johans got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Leonides Ostots kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Benigno Maureo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernan Johans in the 82nd minute. When Independiente's Fernan Johans in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rucanelo's goalie prevented a goal. Benigno Maureo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernan Johans in the 94th minute. The supporters of Independiente booed when Rucanelo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfonso Mosen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Independiente played a much better game than Rucanelo and deserved their victory. The Rucanelo players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.