League

Bombasí Stadium
Spectators: 7152 (Terracing: 5365, Seating: 1645, VIP seats: 142) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Froilan Gutierrez started the match with the kick off. Mariano Benat made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nunez Ortzi in the 8th minute. Mariano Benat made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Nunez Ortzi sent off a good shot on target. FC Congodia's Isidro Estebano came free and shot a quick shot against goal 14 minutes in the game, fortunately Mariano Benat had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Bandera AFC's Mariano Benat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgardo Efren in the 19th minute of play. Isidro Estebanos short, quick shot in the 22ndth minute got Mariano Benat to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 25th minute, Javier Austin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Serafino Matthew recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bandera AFC's Mariano Benat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgardo Efren in the 39th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Froilan Gutierrez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bandera AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Froilan Gutierrez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adolfo Aznar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgardo Efren in the 44th minute of play forced Bandera AFC's goalkeeper Mariano Benat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mariano Benat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgardo Efren, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Bandera AFC's Mariano Benat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgardo Efren in the 48th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

53 minutes into the match, Edgardo Efren had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mariano Benat. Bandera AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edgardo Efren was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 63rd match minute, FC Congodia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dayam to maneuver through the defense. Isidro Estebano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Mariano Benat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, Bandera AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Isidro Estebano came free, but Mariano Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Serafino Matthew during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC Congodia booed when Bandera AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serafino Matthew didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 82nd minute, Isidro Estebano got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Mariano Benat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isidro Estebano in the 84th minute of the match. After having played for 94 minutes, Edgardo Efren managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Congodia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edgardo Efren was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC Congodia had played much better football throughout.