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SARUMAN Arena
Spectators: 7703 (Terracing: 5779, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Niceto Micael kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes had been played when some careless play by Lima FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Benjamin Polo was slow to take the kick. During this time Falcor Athletic Club's players had a chance to rest. Anthony Di Giandomenico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julien Álvarez, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Falcor Athletic Club's Benjamin Polo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Anthony Di Giandomenico in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angel Admon in the 11th minute of play forced Falcor Athletic Club's goalkeeper Cent Berre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cent Berre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niceto Micael in the 12th minute of play. When Falcor Athletic Club's Julien Álvarez in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lima FC's goalie prevented a goal. 17 minutes into the match, Lima FC's goalkeeper Anthony Di Giandomenico had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Silvio Atarratze. Niceto Micael hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Falcor Athletic Club's Benjamin Polo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Anthony Di Giandomenico in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience was convinced that Julien Álvarez's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Anthony Di Giandomenico was relentless in the 24th minute of the game. Anthony Di Giandomenico stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Silvio Atarratze's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. In the 38th match minute, Lima FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Parker Blattman to maneuver through the defense. Anthony Di Giandomenico made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Polo in the 39th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Julien Álvarez was the one to do the kick off. When the match clock showed 51 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Julien Álvarez sped through Lima FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Anthony Di Giandomenico. Anthony Di Giandomenico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvio Atarratze, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isaac Tello's late challenge caught a Falcor Athletic Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Isaac Tello helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Falcor Athletic Club booed when Lima FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isaac Tello didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Lima FC booed when Falcor Athletic Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Firmo didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Julien Álvarez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 71st minute Julien Álvarez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anthony Di Giandomenico saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 75 played minutes Lima FC got a freekick which was hit by Arndt Spiller. When Falcor Athletic Club's Silvio Atarratze in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lima FC's goalie prevented a goal. Julien Álvarez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.