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Betrayed Arena
Spectators: 5005 (Terracing: 4002, Seating: 1003, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Geraldo Armesto took the kick off in the first half of the match. A collision led to Betrayed FC getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Uxio Rigues hit a great ball. 5 minutes into the match, Betrayed FC's goal looked a bit too open when Melquiades Felix came free, but Richie Lavijo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Melquiades Felix had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Richie Lavijo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Melquiades Felix's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Venezolanos FC's zone, Raymond Uranga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joel Quiros came out of the goal and Raymond Uranga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Demesio Gallinar's late challenge caught a Betrayed FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Demesio Gallinar helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Venezolanos FC's Demesio Gallinar got a free kick in the 24th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melquiades Felix in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Richie Lavijo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 31st minute, Eustaquio Larrañaga ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Richie Lavijo was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The supporters of Venezolanos FC booed when Betrayed FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Uxio Rigues didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the match, Betrayed FC's goal looked a bit too open when Melquiades Felix came free, but Richie Lavijo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melquiades Felix in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Richie Lavijo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Richie Lavijo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Melquiades Felix, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 52nd minute, Venezolanos FC's Geleberto Lahoz dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. In the 57thth minute of the game Melquiades Felix who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Betrayed FC's Richie Lavijo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Raymond Uranga hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute, Venezolanos FC's Hugo Herrador dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. With a little luck, Betrayed FC's Richie Lavijo got control of the ball when Melquiades Felix tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Melquiades Felix in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Richie Lavijo saved Betrayed FC from getting behind. After 68 played minutes Betrayed FC got a freekick which was hit by Uxio Rigues. Richie Lavijo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Melquiades Felix in the 72nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Betrayed FC's zone, Melquiades Felix stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Richie Lavijo came out of the goal and Melquiades Felix tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geraldo Armesto in the 79th minute of play forced Venezolanos FC's goalkeeper Joel Quiros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 82 played minutes Betrayed FC got a freekick which was hit by Eustacio Costilla. A hard shot 90 in the game by Melquiades Felix from a close distance when the talented Richie Lavijo managed to make a qualified save. Betrayed FC's players were relieved. In the 91st minute, one of Betrayed FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Betrayed FC. Venezolanos FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.