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Gabriel O. Batistuta
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 145) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pänah Timah got the match started through his kick off. 6 minutes into the match, Carrisito's goal looked a bit too open when Leonardo Precioso came free, but Luis Mark reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 6 played minutes Beltran FC got a freekick which was hit by Alan Varela. Carrisito's Luis Mark played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurelio Hondo in the 16th minute of play. Grant Marrero came out of the goal in the 18th minute to try and stop a shot by Carrisito's Godofredo Erauso. But to his dismay, Godofredo Erauso quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pänah Timah got free with Luis Mark in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 23 minutes of play, Beltran FC's Aurelio Hondo made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Luis Mark was left in no man's land by his defense there! Luis Mark made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Pänah Timah sent off a good shot on target. Luis Mark showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aurelio Hondo in the 27th minute of the match. Nemesio Gora kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th match minute, Carrisito was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dante Bide to maneuver through the defense. Grant Marrero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dante Bide, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute Jeronimo Neto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Grant Marrero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Beltran FC's Grant Marrero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dante Bide in the 38th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Alan Varela in the 40th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Carrisito's Godofredo Erauso. Thanks to some nice moves Pänah Timah could shoot a difficult shot in the 43rd minute, which Luis Mark however easily saved by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Carrisito's zone, Leonardo Precioso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luis Mark came out of the goal and Leonardo Precioso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out 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.

55 minutes into the game, Luciano Columbo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Beltran FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carrisito the free kick. Luciano Columbo hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Jeronimo Neto received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Grant Marrero came out and tried to block the shot, but Jeronimo Neto slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 56th minute. In the 62nd match minute, Beltran FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Froilan Breogan to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Jeronimo Neto dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Grant Marrero, 1-3. In the 73rd minute, Andres Amato ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Grant Marrero was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. Luis Mark showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aurelio Hondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Carrisito's Prudencio Abaurre was substituted for Godofredo Erauso. In the 79th minute, one of Carrisito:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Carrisito. Luis Mark had in the 83rdth minute some difficulties stopping Apolo Lleir's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 86 minutes into the game, Dante Bide was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Carrisito's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Beltran FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Carrisito's Dante Bide got a free kick in the 88th minute. The Beltran FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Carrisito's performance. The match ended with a win for Carrisito.