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SaNTa TeSTa
Spectators: 7263 (Terracing: 5449, Seating: 1670, VIP seats: 144) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mateo Gartzi got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mateo Gartzi in the 12th minute of play forced CaPocaNioNieRi F.C.'s goalkeeper Nereo Ler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 13 played minutes Andres Miliano rounded Poderoso Gael's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. Melquiades Nabar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andres Miliano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mateo Gartzi struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Nereo Ler didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Poderoso Gael. Andres Miliano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Melquiades Nabar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andres Miliano's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Rodolfo Leobardo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Melquiades Nabar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Melquiades Nabar was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Andres Miliano showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 29 minute of play. Melquiades Nabar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andres Miliano's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Luis Roldanillo kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. When Mateo Gartzi came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Poderoso Gael 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 Mateo Gartzi couldn't finish the play. If Venancio Laurendi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

If Rodolfo Leobardo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rodolfo Leobardo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nereo Ler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mateo Gartzi, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 68 minutes into the match, Rodolfo Leobardo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Melquiades Nabar. Poderoso Gael's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rodolfo Leobardo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. 72 minutes into the game, Rodolfo Leobardo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Melquiades Nabar was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 85 played minutes CaPocaNioNieRi F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Freddy Izotz. Rodolfo Leobardo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Melquiades Nabar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Poderoso Gael's zone, Rodolfo Leobardo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Melquiades Nabar came out of the goal and Rodolfo Leobardo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Poderoso Gael's Melquiades Nabar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andres Miliano in the 93rd minute of play. After having played for 94 minutes, Rodolfo Leobardo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CaPocaNioNieRi F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodolfo Leobardo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. CaPocaNioNieRi F.C.'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.