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Chicoana
Spectators: 7091 (Terracing: 5427, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aquiles Gitano took the kick off in the first half of the match. 8 minutes into the match, Butumbele's goal looked a bit too open when Aquiles Gitano came free, but Jaime Ralondo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Aquiles Gitano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Guardian Fc's supporters rose to their feet, but Aquiles Gitano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jaime Ralondo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jaime Ralondo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aquiles Gitano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 13 minutes of play, Guardian Fc's Aquiles Gitano made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jaime Ralondo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Guardian Fc's Marcelo Socorro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Guardian Fc from getting a goal against them. In the 21st match minute, Butumbele was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norberto Jusepe to maneuver through the defense. Eduardo Adrio hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. Marcelo Socorro made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Roberto Manuelo sent off a good shot on target. When Guardian Fc's Aquiles Gitano in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Butumbele's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Butumbele defense, Aquiles Gitano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jaime Ralondo. The Butumbele fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jaime Ralondo should have stopped the shot. Aquiles Gitano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Aquiles Gitano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Aquiles Gitano came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the Guardian Fc fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Aquiles Gitano couldn't finish the play. Aquiles Gitano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jonathan Gaizko made a kick off. Eduardo Adrio charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eduardo Adrio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Apolo Jatsu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Jaime Ralondo made a huge save. Jaime Ralondo came out of the goal in the 62nd minute to try and stop a shot by Guardian Fc's Aquiles Gitano. But to his dismay, Aquiles Gitano quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. 65 minutes into the game, Lorenzo Santo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Butumbele's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Guardian Fc the free kick. Guardian Fc made a substitution. Cesar Formerio replaced Eduardo Adrio. Lorenzo Santo kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Marcelo Socorro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonathan Gaizko in the 70th minute of play. After 71 played minutes Guardian Fc got a freekick which was hit by Cesar Formerio. Jonathan Gaizko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcelo Socorro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathan Gaizko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Gaizko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Guardian Fc's Aquiles Gitano dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-4. If Aquiles Gitano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aquiles Gitano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jaime Ralondo having to interfere. After having played for 88 minutes, Jonathan Gaizko managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Butumbele's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jonathan Gaizko was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Eusebio Burutzagi came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the Guardian Fc fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Eusebio Burutzagi couldn't finish the play. The Guardian Fc players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.