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SUZUKI ARENA
Spectators: 6017 (Terracing: 4200, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 144) When Fabricio Graniela came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Forza 77 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Fabricio Graniela couldn't finish the play. After 6 played minutes Forza 77 got a freekick which was hit by Narciso Castelo. 10 minutes into the game, CD Chaguan's Asensio Victorero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alonso Gabi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Rodrigo Cazares kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Gabriel Viejo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabricio Graniela's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. 23 minutes into the match, CD Chaguan's Octavio Urbino sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alonso Gabi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alonso Gabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Espinola Guceño, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Gabriel Viejo was a little too slow when Narciso Castelo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 27th minute. The score was now 1-1. In the 40th minute, Gonzales Cañizares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilson Guion in the 42nd minute of play forced Forza 77's goalkeeper Alonso Gabi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Fabricio Graniela dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Gabriel Viejo, 2-2. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fabricio Graniela to strike the kick off in the second half. If Octavio Urbino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wilson Guion scored 2-3 in the 62nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alonso Gabi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Roman Almaguer charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Roman Almaguer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Narciso Castelo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Narciso Castelo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After having played for 78 minutes, Fabricio Graniela managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Forza 77's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabricio Graniela was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Forza 77's Fabricio Graniela in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CD Chaguan's goalie prevented a goal. In the 86th match minute, Forza 77 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodrigo Cazares to maneuver through the defense. After 88 played minutes CD Chaguan got a freekick which was hit by Ariel Rallo. Fabricio Graniela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Viejo having to interfere. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind CD Chaguan's goalkeeper Gabriel Viejo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Fabricio Graniela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Gabriel Viejo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The CD Chaguan supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing CD Chaguan would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.