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Spectators: 7388 (Terracing: 5542, Seating: 1699, VIP seats: 147) Enrique Quintan made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, Hachiroku F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Benito Nataniel came free, but Scott Plumber reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Benito Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scott Plumber having to interfere. Vinicio Sandaili came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by Hachiroku F.C.'s Enrique Quintan. But to his dismay, Enrique Quintan quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Scott Plumber showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardo Romeo in the 18th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the game, Hachiroku F.C.'s Enrique Quintan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vinicio Sandaili made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After 24 minutes, Anselmo Dantel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hachiroku F.C. and the AFC Richmond players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 24 played minutes Hachiroku F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Anselmo Dantel. Sixto Eneas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Scott Plumber read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Scott Plumber stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Benito Nataniel's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. In the 31st minute of the match AFC Richmond got a corner. Hachiroku F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sixto Eneas ran over to the corner to take the kick. Sixto Eneas made a great header on AFC Richmond's corner, it was just that Hachiroku F.C.'s Scott Plumber managed to reach the ball for a save. Benito Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scott Plumber having to interfere. AFC Richmond's Bernardo Romeo got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 35 played minutes AFC Richmond got a freekick which was hit by Saverio Mendebal. Saverio Mendebal kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. The AFC Richmond players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Hachiroku F.C. were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Benito Nataniel made the kick off in the second half. Scott Plumber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lluc Navarro, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 57 minutes into the game, Mario Kepa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC Richmond's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hachiroku F.C. the free kick. Mario Kepa kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. When AFC Richmond's Benito Nataniel in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hachiroku F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Bernardo Romeo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 66th minute, Benito Nataniel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AFC Richmond fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Apolo Cebo kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Benito Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Scott Plumber having to interfere. Lluc Navarro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Scott Plumber read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Benito Nataniel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benito Nataniel might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Scott Plumber. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Benito Nataniel ran back to his position shaking his head. Bernardo Romeo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Scott Plumber having to make a save. After a rather tough play, AFC Richmond's Mario Kepa got a free kick in the 88th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benito Nataniel in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Scott Plumber saved Hachiroku F.C. from getting behind. If Benito Nataniel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Despite being the better team, AFC Richmond failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.