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LA BRANCANERA
Spectators: 7847 (Terracing: 5858, Seating: 1830, VIP seats: 159) El Branca del Vieja's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Florentino Herauso in the 4th minute. The corner went over the outstretched arms of La Acade's goalie and right to Lu Ping Wei. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. La Acade's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. David Abaurre made in the 7th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Kip William however managed to control. Blas Aritza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Cordara, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 12th minute El Branca del Vieja were awarded a corner. Florentino Herauso went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led El Branca del Vieja's Florentino Herauso to fire away a dangerous shot which Blas Aritza despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Aras Sophian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albano Abadia in the 14th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, La Acade's goal looked a bit too open when Leonel Cordara came free, but Blas Aritza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 18th minute, Evaristo Laurendi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The corner led El Branca del Vieja's Florentino Herauso to fire away a dangerous shot which Blas Aritza despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Aras Sophian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kip William, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Albano Abadia hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Boris Gustavsson made in the 35th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Kip William. Aras Sophian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albano Abadia in the 39th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, La Acade's Alejandro Vistruario got a free kick in the 40th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 41 minutes, Blas Aritza successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Stelian Avram took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 45th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Aras Sophian. El Branca del Vieja's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

52 minutes into the match, La Acade's goal looked a bit too open when Faustino Maura came free, but Blas Aritza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albano Abadia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Aras Sophian tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. El Branca del Vieja made a substitution. Silverio Tuste replaced Leonel Cordara. El Branca del Vieja's Leon Napierkowski was substituted for Benê Neiva. Osvaldo Pabla hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. La Acade made a substitution. Shao Zhou replaced Boris Gustavsson. La Acade's Felipe Saturnin was substituted for Albano Abadia. In the 75th match minute, El Branca del Vieja was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silverio Tuste to maneuver through the defense. El Branca del Vieja's Aras Sophian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kip William in the 76th minute of play. La Acade's Blas Aritza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silverio Tuste in the 79th minute of play. Aras Sophian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teófilo Amaro in the 81st minute of play. Aras Sophian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felipe Saturnin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 85th minute, La Acade's Kip William dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. El Branca del Vieja's Aras Sophian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kip William in the 90th minute of play. 92 minutes into the match, El Branca del Vieja's goalkeeper Aras Sophian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Felipe Saturnin. Natã de Medeiros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Natã de Medeiros could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Aras Sophian made a huge save. The El Branca del Vieja fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. La Acade were clearly better and deserved to take the win.