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Paccho
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Palermo F.C's Eder Arredondo 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. Salbatore Santatis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Salbatore Santatis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Anchicha FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Salbatore Santatis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Laureano Somalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Eustaquio Villarprego fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palermo F.C's protests and gave Eustaquio Villarprego a yellow card for diving instead. In the 13th match minute, Palermo F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eustaquio Villarprego to maneuver through the defense. 15 minutes into the game, Anchicha FC's Salbatore Santatis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Laureano Somalo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The supporters of Palermo F.C booed when Anchicha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lalla Ibaute didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tano Valsera struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Laureano Somalo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Anchicha FC. Laureano Somalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tano Valsera, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Anchicha FC's Salbatore Santatis got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Laureano Somalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toro Villaquilambre in the 38th minute of play. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Salbatore Santatis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 53 minutes, Laureano Somalo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Tano Valsera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 56th match minute, Palermo F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xurde Maeztu to maneuver through the defense. Anchicha FC's attack was well implemented in the 61st minute, but when Salbatore Santatis was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. In the 63rdth minute of the game Salbatore Santatis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Palermo F.C's Laureano Somalo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Salbatore Santatis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 69 minutes into the match, Palermo F.C's goalkeeper Laureano Somalo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tano Valsera. Tano Valsera was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 73rd minute. Anchicha FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Anchicha FC's Tano Valsera got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 77 minutes into the match, Palermo F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Salbatore Santatis came free, but Laureano Somalo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 78 minutes, Salbatore Santatis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Anchicha FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Salbatore Santatis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xurde Maeztu kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Tano Valsera could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Laureano Somalo made a huge save. After 81 played minutes Palermo F.C got a freekick which was hit by Xurde Maeztu. After having played for 85 minutes, Tano Valsera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Anchicha FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tano Valsera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 90th minute, Tano Valsera left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Anchicha FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Lalla Ibaute hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Anchicha FC's zone, Eder Arredondo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abelardo Salero came out of the goal and Eder Arredondo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 96th match minute, Anchicha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lalla Ibaute to maneuver through the defense. When the match was over Anchicha FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Palermo F.C throughout the match.