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Estadio Reynold
Spectators: 6695 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mieszko Noworolnik got the match started through his kick off. With a little luck, Libertad's Thibaut Courtois got control of the ball when Frascuelo Viteri tried to sneak it across the goal line. Izotz Lanis came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by Libertad's Mieszko Noworolnik. But to his dismay, Mieszko Noworolnik quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Gutierre Heban fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Izotz Lanis having to interfere. Izotz Lanis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mieszko Noworolnik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Izotz Lanis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bitxintxo Luzuriaga in the 21st minute of play. Mieszko Noworolnik recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 30th minute Mieszko Noworolnik shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Izotz Lanis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Izotz Lanis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bitxintxo Luzuriaga in the 31st minute of the match. Mieszko Noworolnik recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bitxintxo Luzuriaga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Izotz Lanis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Izotz Lanis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mieszko Noworolnik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bitxintxo Luzuriaga in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Izotz Lanis saved Reynold AFC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Reynold AFC's Estebano Gadano got a free kick in the 41st minute. 46 minutes into the game, Alfredo Holgado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Reynold AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Libertad the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Reynold AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 46th minute. Penalty! In the 49th minute there was a penalty for Libertad. Mieszko Noworolnik stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Izotz Lanis. 1-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Thibaut Courtois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Errando Alaiza, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Lop Cagigal charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lop Cagigal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 60th match minute, Libertad was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lop Cagigal to maneuver through the defense. Izotz Lanis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mieszko Noworolnik in the 67th minute of play. Thibaut Courtois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frascuelo Viteri, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. After 74 played minutes Libertad got a freekick which was hit by Lop Cagigal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mieszko Noworolnik in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Izotz Lanis saved Reynold AFC from getting behind. Mieszko Noworolnik fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Izotz Lanis having to interfere. Izotz Lanis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bitxintxo Luzuriaga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thibaut Courtois showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Errando Alaiza in the 95th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Reynold AFC's zone, Lucian Modet stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Izotz Lanis came out of the goal and Lucian Modet tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Libertad played a much better game than Reynold AFC and deserved their victory. The Reynold AFC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.