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GIGANTE DE ARROYITO
Spectators: 7122 (Terracing: 5343, Seating: 1638, VIP seats: 141) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cristian Garcia got the match started through his kick off. Humberto Lop made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romeo Iztal in the 3rd minute. A collision led to Amanal FC getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Gogo Iztal hit a great ball. Cristian Garcia who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 7thth minute tested the skills of Humberto Lop when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Cristian Garcias short, quick shot in the 8thth minute got Humberto Lop to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Humberto Lop made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Garcia in the 9th minute. BENJAMIN F.C's Elvio Pacorro got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cristian Garcia in the 12thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Humberto Lop, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The BENJAMIN F.C fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when BENJAMIN F.C's Cristian Garcia 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a rather tough play, Amanal FC's Octavio Damario got a free kick in the 20th minute. Elvio Pacorro in the 22ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Humberto Lop, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Amanal FC's Humberto Lop proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Amanal FC from getting a goal against them. Patricio Rubio kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Humberto Lop showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Garcia in the 26th minute of the match. A hard shot 29 in the game by Cristian Garcia from a close distance when the talented Humberto Lop managed to make a qualified save. Amanal FC's players were relieved. With his leg Humberto Lop managed to avoid a goal in the 32ndth minute, when BENJAMIN F.C's Cristian Garcia fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Juan Blai fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Humberto Lop having to interfere. Romeo Iztal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian Garcia in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Humberto Lop prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Patricio Rubio charged in rather forcefully in the 48th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Patricio Rubio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of BENJAMIN F.C booed when Amanal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Rubio didn't get a good kick on the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Claudio Sarracino made a kick off. BENJAMIN F.C's Cristian Larroque proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save BENJAMIN F.C from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Rubio in the 55th minute of play forced BENJAMIN F.C's goalkeeper Cristian Larroque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 60 minutes, Cristian Garcia made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Amanal FC's Humberto Lop tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeo Iztal in the 63rd minute of play forced Amanal FC's goalkeeper Humberto Lop to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th match minute, Amanal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justo Eufrasio to maneuver through the defense. Alonzo Garaona hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. In the 73rdth minute of the game Cristian Garcia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Amanal FC's Humberto Lop was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When BENJAMIN F.C's Cristian Garcia in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Amanal FC's goalie prevented a goal. 76 minutes into the match, Amanal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Garcia came free, but Humberto Lop reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romeo Iztal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Humberto Lop having to interfere. BENJAMIN F.C's Cristian Larroque proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save BENJAMIN F.C from getting a goal against them. Pablo Naldo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Humberto Lop tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristian Garcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, BENJAMIN F.C's Cristian Larroque got control of the ball when Octavio Damario tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Amanal FC getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Justo Eufrasio hit a great ball. Pablo Naldo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristian Garcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 94 minutes, Elvio Pacorro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BENJAMIN F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elvio Pacorro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. There was no doubt that BENJAMIN F.C were the better team. BENJAMIN F.C's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.