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Balcosna
Spectators: 6825 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1680, VIP seats: 145) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emilio Jaume kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the game, Los Invisibles's Ernesto Fernandes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lenílson Sergipano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Emilio Jaume fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Samuel Orain having to interfere. The supporters of Los Invisibles booed when Balcosna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicanor Ayala didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lenílson Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Desiderio Luar, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ernesto Fernandes in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lenílson Sergipano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ernesto Fernandes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lenílson Sergipano having to interfere. After having played for 14 minutes, Ernesto Fernandes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Invisibles's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ernesto Fernandes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Emilio Jaume had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lenílson Sergipano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Desiderio Luar in the 21st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Desiderio Luar in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lenílson Sergipano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Balcosna's Jacinto Luix got a free kick in the 24th minute. Americo Teodor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Balcosna booed when Los Invisibles was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejandro Misael didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Emilio Jaume kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Samuel Orain. That made the score 1-1 in the 30 minute of play. Desiderio Luar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Desiderio Luar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Lenílson Sergipano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 44th match minute, Los Invisibles was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eulalio Vergaray to maneuver through the defense. Emilio Jaume's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Samuel Orain read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Desiderio Luar stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Ernesto Fernandes made a precise shot to the right of Lenílson Sergipano. Balcosna's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Los Invisibles! After 67 minutes, Jacinto Luix mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Balcosna and the Los Invisibles players grew even worse after the yellow card. The audience was convinced that Desiderio Luar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lenílson Sergipano was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. 71 minutes into the match, Los Invisibles's goal looked a bit too open when Americo Teodor came free, but Samuel Orain reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Desiderio Luar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lenílson Sergipano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. In the 72nd match minute, Balcosna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicanor Ayala to maneuver through the defense. Samuel Orain showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Jaume, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Ernesto Fernandes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Desiderio Luar in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lenílson Sergipano saved Balcosna from getting behind. Ernesto Fernandes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Americo Teodor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Samuel Orain tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 96 minutes, Primitivo Ritchie mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Los Invisibles and the Balcosna players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Los Invisibles getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Primitivo Ritchie hit a great ball. Balcosna's Lenílson Sergipano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Desiderio Luar in the 99th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Los Invisibles walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.