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Cilindro Magico
Spectators: 7232 (Terracing: 5426, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Arturo Herena kicked off to start the match. Arturo Herena took the ball and in the 11 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alejo Abastas. Alejo Abastas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 18 minutes into the game, Alberto Frantzes recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cristobal Senen. Alberto Frantzes showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. 25 minutes into the match, Racing Club's goal looked a bit too open when Severo Beti came free, but Alejo Abastas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alejo Abastas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arturo Herena in the 26th minute of play. In the 26th match minute, Racing Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicasio Abascal to maneuver through the defense. Cristobal Senen was a little too slow when Galo Caballero got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 32nd minute. The score was now 2-1. If Galo Caballero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 36 minutes, Benigno Kimetz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Racing Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benigno Kimetz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cristobal Senen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Galo Caballero in the 43rd minute of play. 44 minutes into the game, Galo Caballero lined in a short shot 3-1 behind a frustrated Cristobal Senen.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Romeo Ponce was the one to do the kick off. Alberto Frantzes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gabriel Calisto kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. If Nicasio Abascal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Romeo Ponce managed to get in a good position for a shot. Racing Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Romeo Ponce was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristobal Senen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Racing Club's goalkeeper Alejo Abastas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 65 minutes, Cristian Eate managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Paraíso FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Eate was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 67 minutes into the match, Racing Club's goalkeeper Alejo Abastas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Severo Beti. Racing Club's Galo Caballero got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arturo Herena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alejo Abastas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. 72 minutes into the game, Racing Club's Alberto Frantzes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristobal Senen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. After a rather tough play, Paraíso FC's Arnulfo Florian got a free kick in the 81st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Severo Beti got free with Alejo Abastas in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Galo Caballero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Racing Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Galo Caballero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristobal Senen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alejo Abastas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Herena in the 87th minute of the match. When the referee ended the match the Racing Club players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.