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Huilque
Spectators: 6695 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Albert Urresti took the kick off in the first half of the match. Miren Linacre made an important save on a dangerous shot by Martino Bello in the 3rd minute. Miren Linacre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albert Urresti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 9thth minute of the game Albert Urresti who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mantos's Miren Linacre was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Martino Bello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Miren Linacre tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 17 minutes into the game, Martino Bello cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Miren Linacre was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Bairon Ávila charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bairon Ávila the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Bairon Ávila kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. When Jeraldo Dabrowsky came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Mantos 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 Jeraldo Dabrowsky couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albert Urresti in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Miren Linacre prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 28 played minutes Huilque got a freekick which was hit by Jacobo Bacquet. Bairon Ávila received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Adrián Ardura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 31st match minute, Huilque was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Javier Liberona to maneuver through the defense. Albert Urresti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Miren Linacre tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Huilque booed when Mantos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xamín Oruna didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Bairon Ávila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 42 minutes, Francisco Javier Liberona mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Huilque and the Mantos players grew even worse after the yellow card. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Bairon Ávila stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Jacobo Bacquet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 53 minutes into the game, one of Mantos:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. If Jeraldo Dabrowsky had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bairon Ávila received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Adrián Ardura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Martino Bello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Bairon Ávila came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Mantos 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 Bairon Ávila couldn't finish the play. With his leg Adrián Ardura managed to avoid a goal in the 73rdth minute, when Mantos's Jeraldo Dabrowsky fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Bairon Ávila received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Adrián Ardura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jeraldo Dabrowsky struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Adrián Ardura didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mantos. Miren Linacre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albert Urresti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeraldo Dabrowsky sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mantos's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.