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Buenahora
Spectators: 6705 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1705, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Evis Encina started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Buenahora FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francis Solanos to maneuver through the defense. Mikelats Abad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chorache Urtiaran, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Mikelats Abad showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evis Encina in the 7th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Buenahora FC defense, Evis Encina kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mikelats Abad. The Buenahora FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mikelats Abad should have stopped the shot. 14 minutes into the game, Neto Nero recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fortunato Saa. Neto Nero showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After some careless play in the Mangrullo defense, Neto Nero kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fortunato Saa. The Mangrullo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fortunato Saa should have stopped the shot. Mikelats Abad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Quin Amurrio in the 25th minute of play. Evis Encina sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 28th minute Chorache Urtiaran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mikelats Abad saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cleto Viera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mikelats Abad read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Mangrullo's Fortunato Saa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Mangrullo from getting a goal against them. Fortunato Saa made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Manuelo Orchua sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Mangrullo's Quin Amurrio got a free kick in the 35th minute. Emanuel Bodon hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Evis Encina struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Mikelats Abad didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mangrullo. Manuelo Orchua could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Fortunato Saa made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Quin Amurrio in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mikelats Abad saved Buenahora FC from getting behind. Chorache Urtiaran struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Mikelats Abad didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mangrullo. Mikelats Abad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evis Encina, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Francis Solanos to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 52 minutes, Chorache Urtiaran managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mangrullo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Chorache Urtiaran was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 60 minutes into the game, Mangrullo's Quin Amurrio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mikelats Abad made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Chorache Urtiaran hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. If Evis Encina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 69 minutes into the match, Emanuel Bodon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fortunato Saa. Mangrullo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emanuel Bodon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. After 72 played minutes Mangrullo got a freekick which was hit by Cleto Viera. Manuelo Orchua might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Fortunato Saa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Manuelo Orchua ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 77th match minute, Mangrullo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cleto Viera to maneuver through the defense. 78 minutes into the match, Buenahora FC's Gombal Lunar broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Chorache Urtiaran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Mikelats Abad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 85 minutes into the game, Quin Amurrio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-3. Mikelats Abad was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 89 minutes in the game, Chorache Urtiaran fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Mikelats Abad having to interfere. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Buenahora FC's goalkeeper Mikelats Abad, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 96th minute, Chorache Urtiaran fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Buenahora FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Mangrullo had controlled the match.