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El Monumental
Spectators: 7022 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1300, VIP seats: 50) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fresco Serdio took the kick off in the first half of the match. 8 minutes into the game, Justin Manzarias cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Gomesano Varaona was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 11th minute Fresco Serdio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Americo Olavarria saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Americo Olavarria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fresco Serdio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in GARCETO FC's zone, Fresco Serdio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Americo Olavarria came out of the goal and Fresco Serdio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 16 minutes into the match, GARCETO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cris Santavida came free, but Americo Olavarria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Provenza FC's Fresco Serdio slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Americo Olavarria. That made the score 1-1 after 19 minutes of play. A collision led to GARCETO FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Maura Lloreda hit a great ball. In the 26th minute Fresco Serdio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Americo Olavarria saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, Provenza FC's goal looked a bit too open when Justin Manzarias came free, but Gomesano Varaona reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Laureano Rubian fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored GARCETO FC's protests and gave Laureano Rubian a yellow card for diving instead. Laureano Rubian hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. 36 minutes into the match, GARCETO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fresco Serdio came free, but Americo Olavarria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fresco Serdio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Americo Olavarria having to interfere. Fresco Serdio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Americo Olavarria tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 48th minute, Damario Iribarria got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Justin Manzarias to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fresco Serdio in the 53rd minute of play forced GARCETO FC's goalkeeper Americo Olavarria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Fresco Serdio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Raul Regaño sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th match minute, GARCETO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frederik Villayuste to maneuver through the defense. Gomesano Varaona made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maura Lloreda in the 69th minute of play. Gomesano Varaona was out of position in the 72 minute of play, and Justin Manzarias capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Justin Manzarias really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Provenza FC's Gomesano Varaona proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Provenza FC from getting a goal against them. 84 minutes into the game, Cris Santavida was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Provenza FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GARCETO FC the free kick. In the 84th minute, Cris Santavida hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 86 in the game by Ostargi Aramberri from a close distance when the talented Gomesano Varaona managed to make a qualified save. Provenza FC's players were relieved. Americo Olavarria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fresco Serdio, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Maura Lloreda could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Gomesano Varaona made a huge save. Gomesano Varaona showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justin Manzarias, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. In the 96th minute the ball was on its way in behind Provenza FC's goalkeeper Gomesano Varaona, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. GARCETO FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.