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Spectators: 6996 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 155) An unexpectedly hard shot by Erasmo Ocariz in the 3rd minute of play forced Arsenal's goalkeeper Lekubegi Bustos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zelipe Suesa in the 4th minute of play forced Arsenal's goalkeeper Lekubegi Bustos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leo Sedeño in the 6th minute of play forced FC FARGO's goalkeeper Romano Gacel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Erasmo Ocariz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lekubegi Bustos having to interfere. Erruki Taramona's late challenge caught a FC FARGO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Erruki Taramona helped the player get up and apologised. Lekubegi Bustos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zelipe Suesa in the 10th minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, Arsenal's goal looked a bit too open when Zelipe Suesa came free, but Lekubegi Bustos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romano Gacel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentine Mina, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 18th minute Erasmo Ocariz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lekubegi Bustos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Romano Gacel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentine Mina, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentine Mina during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC FARGO booed when Arsenal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentine Mina didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 27th minute Erasmo Ocariz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lekubegi Bustos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Romano Gacel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zosimo Ahelle in the 30th minute. Jurdan Palma charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jurdan Palma the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jurdan Palma hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in FC FARGO's zone, Zosimo Ahelle stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Romano Gacel came out of the goal and Zosimo Ahelle tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When FC FARGO's Jurdan Palma in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal's goalie prevented a goal. After 37 minutes, Bartoli Ocejo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arsenal and the FC FARGO players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 37 played minutes Arsenal got a freekick which was hit by Bartoli Ocejo. Erasmo Ocariz scored 0-1 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Lekubegi Bustos, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Romano Gacel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentine Mina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 45 minutes into the match, Zelipe Suesa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lekubegi Bustos. Arsenal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zelipe Suesa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Valentine Mina to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jurdan Palma in the 54th minute of play forced Arsenal's goalkeeper Lekubegi Bustos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 54th minute, FC FARGO's Jurdan Palma ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Lekubegi Bustos. Lekubegi Bustos yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. The supporters of Arsenal booed when FC FARGO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damian Berrios didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 63 minutes, Jurdan Palma took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Lekubegi Bustos to make any attempt to save it. Erasmo Ocariz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 69th match minute, FC FARGO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Claus Cañellas to maneuver through the defense. Romano Gacel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from John Luciano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romano Gacel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leo Sedeño in the 72nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Arsenal's Bartoli Ocejo got a free kick in the 73rd minute. The long shot by Zelipe Suesa in the 74th minute really tested Lekubegi Bustos's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 76 minutes into the match, Erasmo Ocariz dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Lekubegi Bustos, 0-5. Paco Velarroa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lekubegi Bustos having to make a save. After 80 played minutes Arsenal got a freekick which was hit by Erruki Taramona. When Valentine Mina was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 82 minutes had been played. After 83 played minutes Arsenal got a freekick which was hit by Valentine Mina. A collision led to Arsenal getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. John Luciano hit a great ball. Lekubegi Bustos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erasmo Ocariz, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Lekubegi Bustos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zelipe Suesa in the 88th minute. Jurdan Palma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Lekubegi Bustos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC FARGO's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.