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Spectators: 8006 (Terracing: 6006, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) Eustaquio Peña started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, Vengadores de Málaga's Zahar Elias got control of the ball when Josu Cabada tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 7 played minutes Valencia FC got a freekick which was hit by Domenico Verdu. Josu Cabada could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Zahar Elias made a huge save. After having played for 11 minutes, Josu Cabada managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Valencia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josu Cabada was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustaquio Peña in the 14th minute of play forced Valencia FC's goalkeeper Gregorio Bouzon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 15 minutes, Vitor Cambero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Valencia FC and the Vengadores de Málaga players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 15th match minute, Valencia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vitor Cambero to maneuver through the defense. Zahar Elias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Josu Cabada in the 17th minute. Josu Cabada recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 22 minutes into the game, Severino Cacheres cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Gregorio Bouzon was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 27 minutes into the match, Valencia FC's Josu Cabada sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zahar Elias narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gregorio Bouzon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severino Cacheres, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 30th minute, Severino Cacheres hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Valencia FC's Josu Cabada got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oxel Verges during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Oxel Verges kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. 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 home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Josu Cabada was the one to do the kick off. 59 minutes into the match, Vengadores de Málaga's Eustaquio Peña sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gregorio Bouzon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Josu Cabada kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Vengadores de Málaga's zone, Josu Cabada stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zahar Elias came out of the goal and Josu Cabada tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zahar Elias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Josu Cabada in the 72nd minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, Vengadores de Málaga's goal looked a bit too open when Josu Cabada came free, but Zahar Elias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gregorio Bouzon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eustaquio Peña in the 82nd minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Vengadores de Málaga's goal looked a bit too open when Walme Alcalde came free, but Zahar Elias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Josu Cabada during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Josu Cabada hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 91st minute, Eustaquio Peña 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 having played for 95 minutes, Josu Cabada managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Valencia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josu Cabada was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.