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Estadio Ancón
Spectators: 6929 (Terracing: 5296, Seating: 1623, VIP seats: 10) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Valentin Franco made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ancón's goalkeeper Celedonio Estefan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melchor Berdoi in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celedonio Estefan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Higinio Txurio in the 11th minute of play forced RULE F.C's goalkeeper Omar Ramirez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Higinio Txurio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 18thth minute of the game Valentin Franco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ancón's Celedonio Estefan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Prospero Xabat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Celedonio Estefan having to interfere. Mauro Muno's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Celedonio Estefan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Ancón's zone, Melchor Berdoi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Celedonio Estefan came out of the goal and Melchor Berdoi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valentin Franco in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celedonio Estefan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 30thth minute of the game Valentin Franco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ancón's Celedonio Estefan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Prospero Xabat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 35 minutes, Mauro Muno managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. RULE F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mauro Muno was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. RULE F.C's Lorenzo Silvanito got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 44thth minute of the game Valentin Franco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ancón's Celedonio Estefan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Astor Micael was extremely unlucky when he, in the 46th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Astor Micael sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 55 minutes into the match, Ancón's goalkeeper Celedonio Estefan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Valentin Franco. Thanks to some nice moves Valentin Franco could shoot a difficult shot in the 58th minute, which Celedonio Estefan however easily saved by the left post. When Ancón's Higinio Txurio in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RULE F.C's goalie prevented a goal. If Valentin Franco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 67th minute, Mauro Muno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Valentin Francos short, quick shot in the 69thth minute got Celedonio Estefan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Omar Ramirez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Astor Micael, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Melchor Berdoi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Celedonio Estefan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some careless play in the Ancón defense, Valentin Franco kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Celedonio Estefan. The Ancón fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Celedonio Estefan should have stopped the shot. Mauro Muno struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Celedonio Estefan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RULE F.C. Melchor Berdoi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Celedonio Estefan made a huge save. Ancón's Celedonio Estefan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save Ancón from getting a goal against them. When Prospero Xabat came up free with the goalie in the 96th minute, the RULE F.C 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 Prospero Xabat couldn't finish the play.