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Catatumbo Park
Spectators: 9361 (Terracing: 7022, Seating: 2153, VIP seats: 186) An unexpectedly hard shot by Marin Ciprian in the 17th minute of play forced Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's goalkeeper Tristan Franquis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's goal looked a bit too open when Marin Ciprian came free, but Tristan Franquis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Tristan Franquis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leopoldo Aimar in the 20th minute of play. In the 28th minute, Adalberto Tejeda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 30 minutes into the match, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Ben Breton sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anders Gade narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Ben Breton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's supporters rose to their feet, but Ben Breton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anders Gade breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Imperio Catatumbo de Lara booed when Alianza FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anselmo Greña didn't get a good kick on the ball. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

In the 60th match minute, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adalberto Tejeda to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Marin Ciprian's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tristan Franquis was relentless in the 62nd minute of the game. 65 minutes in the game Henrique Velloso did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Ben Breton. Leopoldo Aimar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tristan Franquis read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara made a substitution. Helder Jares replaced Wincent Kanczuszewski. Alianza FC's César Domingues was substituted for Marin Ciprian. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Anastasios Machlas was substituted for Ben Breton. In the 68th match minute, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amar Bouziane to maneuver through the defense. When Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Liu Liang Gang in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alianza FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 72nd minute Imperio Catatumbo de Lara were awarded a corner. Fernan Erus went to the cornerflag to take it. After 73 played minutes Alianza FC got a freekick which was hit by César Domingues. Alianza FC's Anders Gade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anastasios Machlas in the 74th minute of play. After 76 played minutes Alianza FC got a freekick which was hit by Anselmo Greña. 79 minutes had been played when some careless play by Alianza FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fernan Erus was slow to take the kick. During this time Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's corner Fernan Erus fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Anders Gade quite easily take care of the ball. 87 minutes into the match, Baran Gayret notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Tristan Franquis. Tristan Franquis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alianza FC's Cordara Herbon was substituted for Leopoldo Aimar. In the 93rdth minute of the game Cordara Herbon who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Tristan Franquis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that César Domingues's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tristan Franquis was relentless in the 94th minute of the game.