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Gariché Estadio
Spectators: 6774 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vladimir Radivojević got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, THE SPARTANS F.C's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Franklin Escobar fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 4th minute, Reggie Oberto 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. Guillermo Alfaro charged in rather forcefully in the 5th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guillermo Alfaro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 6 played minutes Gariché F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Guillermo Alfaro. Nicolás Ortega showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reggie Oberto, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vladimir Radivojević in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francesco Villalaz saved Gariché F.C. from getting behind. Francesco Villalaz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vladimir Radivojević's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. THE SPARTANS F.C's Nicolás Ortega played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reggie Oberto in the 12th minute of play. Francesco Villalaz came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by THE SPARTANS F.C's Vladimir Radivojević. But to his dismay, Vladimir Radivojević quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. An unexpected shot in the 18th minute by Fernando Brandao got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Fernando Brandao managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gariché F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Fernando Brandao was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nicolás Ortega breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 25th minute Vladimir Radivojević shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francesco Villalaz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vladimir Radivojević in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francesco Villalaz saved Gariché F.C. from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vladimir Radivojević in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francesco Villalaz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Francesco Villalaz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vladimir Radivojević, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. In the 38th minute, Matias Mota 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. After a defensive mix-up in Gariché F.C.'s zone, Vladimir Radivojević stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Francesco Villalaz came out of the goal and Vladimir Radivojević tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When THE SPARTANS F.C's Vladimir Radivojević in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gariché F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After the first half THE SPARTANS F.C were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Thiago Mota got free with Francesco Villalaz in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vladimir Radivojević did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Francesco Villalaz 66 minutes into the match. Gariché F.C.'s Francesco Villalaz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Gariché F.C. from getting a goal against them. Gariché F.C.'s Francesco Villalaz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Gariché F.C. from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Gariché F.C.'s Fernando Brandao got a free kick in the 76th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Gariché F.C.'s zone, Vladimir Radivojević stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Francesco Villalaz came out of the goal and Vladimir Radivojević tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 84 in the game by Vladimir Radivojević from a close distance when the talented Francesco Villalaz managed to make a qualified save. Gariché F.C.'s players were relieved. Vladimir Radivojević in the 91stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Francesco Villalaz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Vladimir Radivojević could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Francesco Villalaz made a huge save. When the match was over THE SPARTANS F.C could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Gariché F.C. throughout the match.