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Juan O. Zubeldía
Spectators: 7316 (Terracing: 5488, Seating: 1683, VIP seats: 145) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arnulfo Hori got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Nórdicos F.C's Damaso Valerio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lucas Fraco made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. If Arnulfo Hori had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the game, Modesto Cordeiro threw the ball into play from the sideline. C.A. OnceLeones L.P.'s Antonello Cardillo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a defensive mix-up in Nórdicos F.C's zone, Polat Hanbeyi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulo Sidoro came out of the goal and Polat Hanbeyi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Polat Hanbeyi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Paulo Sidoro made a huge save. 20 minutes into the game, Santos Mundo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nórdicos F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave C.A. OnceLeones L.P. the free kick. After a rather tough play, Nórdicos F.C's Santos Mundo got a free kick in the 20th minute. Polat Hanbeyi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paulo Sidoro having to interfere. 29 minutes into the game, Damian Silbestre was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nórdicos F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave C.A. OnceLeones L.P. the free kick. In the 29th minute, Damian Silbestre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. C.A. OnceLeones L.P.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Erubiel Refugio in the 32nd minute. Nórdicos F.C's Paulo Sidoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Polat Hanbeyi in the 33rd minute of play. After some careless play in the Nórdicos F.C defense, Erubiel Refugio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Paulo Sidoro. The Nórdicos F.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Paulo Sidoro should have stopped the shot. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Nórdicos F.C's goalkeeper Paulo Sidoro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sebastián Villa charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sebastián Villa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 44th match minute, C.A. OnceLeones L.P. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sebastián Villa to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Erubiel Refugio in the 54th minute of play forced Nórdicos F.C's goalkeeper Paulo Sidoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Nórdicos F.C getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Damaso Valerio hit a great ball. When C.A. OnceLeones L.P.'s Polat Hanbeyi in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nórdicos F.C's goalie prevented a goal. 59 minutes into the game, Damaso Valerio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Lucas Fraco was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Polat Hanbeyi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Paulo Sidoro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Polat Hanbeyi's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. Arnulfo Hori was extremely unlucky when he, in the 83rd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. The long shot by Amadeo Cordarius in the 87th minute really tested Lucas Fraco'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. When the final whistle sounded Nórdicos F.C left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than C.A. OnceLeones L.P..