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Estadio Otumpa
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Americo Mannuel kicked off to start the match. Bartolo Palben fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Astor Bermund having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Humberto Ubendu in the 13th minute of play forced Otumpa AFC's goalkeeper Rosendo Dolfos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rosendo Dolfos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benito Teofilio, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Bartolo Palben fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Astor Bermund having to interfere. Jonathan Txaran charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jonathan Txaran the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a defensive mix-up in Otumpa AFC's zone, Humberto Ubendu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rosendo Dolfos came out of the goal and Humberto Ubendu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mauricio Hibai kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Humberto Ubendu struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Rosendo Dolfos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Suriyaco. Benito Teofilio took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rosendo Dolfos. Rosendo Dolfos dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Benito Teofilio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Humberto Ubendu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benito Teofilio 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. 47 minutes into the game, one of Suriyaco:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The goalkeeper, Astor Bermund, was totally fooled by Otumpa AFC's Aquiles Primo, who 49 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Humberto Ubendu made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Suriyaco's zone, Jonathan Txaran stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Astor Bermund came out of the goal and Jonathan Txaran tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Suriyaco's Astor Bermund played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Americo Mannuel in the 56th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arnulfo Ellande during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Arnulfo Ellande kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 61stth minute of the game Bartolo Palben who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Suriyaco's Astor Bermund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mauricio Hibai charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mauricio Hibai the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Suriyaco booed when Otumpa AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauricio Hibai didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 67 in the game by Benito Teofilio from a close distance when the talented Rosendo Dolfos managed to make a qualified save. Otumpa AFC's players were relieved. If Bartolo Palben had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 78th minute, Bartolo Palben left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Otumpa AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. A collision led to Otumpa AFC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Mauricio Hibai hit a great ball. 86 minutes into the match, Otumpa AFC's Bartolo Palben sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Astor Bermund narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Amador Laffitte fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Suriyaco's protests and gave Amador Laffitte a yellow card for diving instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Bartolo Palben managed to get in a good position for a shot. Otumpa AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bartolo Palben was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Astor Bermund breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Serafin Gines fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Astor Bermund having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 97th minute, Benito Teofilio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Suriyaco's supporters rose to their feet, but Benito Teofilio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rosendo Dolfos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 99 minutes, Benito Teofilio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Suriyaco's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benito Teofilio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Otumpa AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.