League

St. Francis Stadium
Spectators: 7272 (Terracing: 5456, Seating: 1672, VIP seats: 144) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Silvestre Gizon made the kick off which started today's match. Andres Rutenio hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. After 7 played minutes Saint Francis Football got a freekick which was hit by Placido Arias. Agustoni AFC's Clodoveo Oxel couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 7th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Saint Francis Football. Alejo Lorencio took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 10th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Marcelino Pelayo. Agustoni AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Marcelino Pelayo was out of position in the 16 minute of play, and Silvestre Gizon capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Silvestre Gizon really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Serafino Aires charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Serafino Aires the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Benjamin Garci made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anier Viator in the 31st minute of play. Agustoni AFC's Clodoveo Oxel was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Benjamin Garci in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a rather tough play, Saint Francis Football's Jose Aurre got a free kick in the 33rd minute. 35 minutes into the match, Saint Francis Football's goal looked a bit too open when Clodoveo Romero came free, but Benjamin Garci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernabe Elia's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 40thth minute, Marcelino Pelayo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 44 minutes, Bernabe Elia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saint Francis Football's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernabe Elia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bernabe Elia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Anier Viator stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Bernabe Elia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelino Pelayo having to interfere. Marcelino Pelayo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvestre Gizon in the 54th minute of play. Ambrosio Nesor's late challenge caught a Saint Francis Football's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ambrosio Nesor helped the player get up and apologised. After 57 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Agustoni AFC! Leo Mergildo shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Silvestre Gizon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelino Pelayo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Anier Viator fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamin Garci having to interfere. If Bernabe Elia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Agustoni AFC's Andres Rutenio got a free kick in the 74th minute. In the 80th match minute, Agustoni AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basilio Soin to maneuver through the defense. When Nestor Cloyo fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Saint Francis Football's protests and gave Nestor Cloyo a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Saint Francis Football getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Nestor Cloyo hit a great ball. Agustoni AFC's Marcelino Pelayo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvestre Gizon in the 94th minute of play. 96 minutes into the match, Agustoni AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Silvestre Gizon came free, but Marcelino Pelayo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcelino Pelayo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvestre Gizon in the 97th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Saint Francis Football fans cheered their team off the field, for while Agustoni AFC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.