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Guaricara
Spectators: 6716 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 0) Alma's Helder Vila started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ernesto Ali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Arlo Ita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Guaricara's Milio Olivos in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alma's goalie prevented a goal. Milio Olivos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guillelme Lluch having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Milio Olivos in the 21st minute of play forced Alma's goalkeeper Guillelme Lluch to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Helder Vila in the 22nd minute of play forced Guaricara's goalkeeper Arlo Ita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Ranolfo Terron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ernesto Ali during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 28th match minute, Alma was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ernesto Ali to maneuver through the defense. Helder Vila scored 0-1 in the 31st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arlo Ita, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Arlo Ita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernesto Ali in the 35th minute of the match. 37 minutes had been played when some careless play by Guaricara's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sugoi Bozo was slow to take the kick. During this time Alma's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Sugoi Bozo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Guaricara's Arlo Ita did a great save. After a defensive mix-up in Guaricara's zone, Ranolfo Terron stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arlo Ita came out of the goal and Ranolfo Terron tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Helder Vila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Milio Olivos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Guaricara players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Alma were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Milio Olivos to strike the kick off in the second half. Helder Vila sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Guaricara's zone, Ranolfo Terron stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arlo Ita came out of the goal and Ranolfo Terron tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 60 minutes in the game, Helder Vila fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Arlo Ita having to interfere. Guillelme Lluch took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Milio Olivos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cortez Usabiaga charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cortez Usabiaga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Guaricara booed when Alma was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cortez Usabiaga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ranolfo Terron's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arlo Ita read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. After 69 played minutes Alma got a freekick which was hit by Cortez Usabiaga. After 71 minutes, Bento Jesus mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Guaricara and the Alma players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 71st match minute, Guaricara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bento Jesus to maneuver through the defense. Guillelme Lluch made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toro Jordana in the 74th minute of play. A collision led to Alma getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Sol Ciscal hit a great ball. Guaricara's Milio Olivos got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Guaricara booed when Alma was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Helder Vila didn't get a good kick on the ball. Milio Olivos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ernesto Ali blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arlo Ita having to make a save. In the 94thth minute of the game Milio Olivos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alma's Guillelme Lluch was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Alma had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.