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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Maximiliano Apellaniz kicked off to start the match. When Almendral's Omar Miralles in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LLano Sporting Club's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in LLano Sporting Club's zone, Aurelio Martijana stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edwin Folgar came out of the goal and Aurelio Martijana tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 11 played minutes LLano Sporting Club got a freekick which was hit by Maximiliano Apellaniz. 14 minutes into the match, LLano Sporting Club's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Martijana came free, but Edwin Folgar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximiliano Apellaniz in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Xavion Rulan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 16 minutes into the game, Bran Rocandio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LLano Sporting Club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Almendral the free kick. After 17 played minutes LLano Sporting Club got a freekick which was hit by Bran Rocandio. If Rodolfo Theas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maximiliano Apellaniz in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Xavion Rulan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Almendral's Xavion Rulan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Almendral from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Maximiliano Apellaniz in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Xavion Rulan saved Almendral from getting behind. A hard shot 33 in the game by Maximiliano Apellaniz from a close distance when the talented Xavion Rulan managed to make a qualified save. Almendral's players were relieved. The supporters of Almendral booed when LLano Sporting Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. García Buron didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute, Blandón Arruta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodolfo Theas's late challenge caught a Almendral's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rodolfo Theas helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, LLano Sporting Club's Rodolfo Theas got a free kick in the 45th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Omar Miralles stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Xavion Rulan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Apellaniz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marquez Pedronera kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. After 69 played minutes LLano Sporting Club got a freekick which was hit by Blandón Arruta. The supporters of LLano Sporting Club booed when Almendral was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Armando Hordoñez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Almendral's Romulo Favalis got a free kick in the 72nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Almendral's zone, Maximiliano Apellaniz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xavion Rulan came out of the goal and Maximiliano Apellaniz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the LLano Sporting Club defense, Omar Miralles kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Edwin Folgar. The LLano Sporting Club fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Edwin Folgar should have stopped the shot. Aurelio Martijana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Edwin Folgar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 84th minute of the game, Marquez Pedronera landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. During the 84th minute of the match García Buron completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave García Buron a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Almendral booed when LLano Sporting Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. García Buron didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edwin Folgar was a little too slow when Omar Miralles got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 89th minute. The score was now 0-2. Edwin Folgar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armando Hordoñez, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Xzavaier Courel hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Almendral played a much better game than LLano Sporting Club and deserved their victory. The LLano Sporting Club players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.