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Rincon de las Ánimas
Spectators: 7723 (Terracing: 5793, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sotero Azofra kicked off to start the match. Tomás Azubeli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Bernardo Aguayo made a huge save. The corner led El Ciclon de los Milagros's Albano Brun to fire away a dangerous shot which Bernardo Aguayo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 7th minute Tomás Azubeli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardo Aguayo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute, Benedicto Bartoli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Arsenal FC's Sotero Azofra in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Ciclon de los Milagros's goalie prevented a goal. When Arsenal FC's Paco Feld in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Ciclon de los Milagros's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sotero Azofra in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Valentin Guilabertus prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tomás Azubeli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bernardo Aguayo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florentino Rodas in the 22nd minute of play forced El Ciclon de los Milagros's goalkeeper Valentin Guilabertus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. El Ciclon de los Milagros's Valentin Guilabertus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sotero Azofra in the 23rd minute of play. Tomás Azubeli blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bernardo Aguayo having to make a save. Bernardo Aguayo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomás Azubeli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 32 in the game by Tomás Azubeli from a close distance when the talented Bernardo Aguayo managed to make a qualified save. Arsenal FC's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Paco Feld managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arsenal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Paco Feld was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Valentin Guilabertus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tomás Azubeli in the 36thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bernardo Aguayo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When El Ciclon de los Milagros's Tomás Azubeli in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal FC's goalie prevented a goal. 39 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Brun came free, but Bernardo Aguayo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomás Azubeli in the 40th minute of play forced Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Bernardo Aguayo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomás Azubeli got free with Bernardo Aguayo in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Valentin Guilabertus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Florentino Rodas in the 46th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tomás Azubeli to make the kick off. Tomás Azubeli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bernardo Aguayo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. Arsenal FC's Bernardo Aguayo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomás Azubeli in the 59th minute of play. After 60 minutes Arsenal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dakota Couzens who took care of the corner kick. In the 61st minute, Paco Feld left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Arsenal FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Antonio Cassano charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antonio Cassano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 64 played minutes Arsenal FC got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Cassano. El Ciclon de los Milagros's Valentin Guilabertus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paco Feld in the 67th minute of play. After 68 minutes, Tomás Azubeli made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Arsenal FC's Bernardo Aguayo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The El Ciclon de los Milagros fans' excitement grew in the 74th match minute when El Ciclon de los Milagros's Tomás Azubeli looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paco Feld in the 77th minute of play forced El Ciclon de los Milagros's goalkeeper Valentin Guilabertus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bernardo Aguayo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albano Brun, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Bernardo Aguayo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dakota Couzens, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. The supporters of Arsenal FC booed when El Ciclon de los Milagros was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albano Brun didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arsenal FC made a substitution. Marcos Bilintx replaced Sotero Azofra. A collision led to El Ciclon de los Milagros getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Albano Brun hit a great ball. When El Ciclon de los Milagros's Tomás Azubeli in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal FC's goalie prevented a goal. 94 minutes into the game, Tomás Azubeli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Bernardo Aguayo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arsenal FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.