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SAN MARINO
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5768, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's Andrei Vasiliu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Marcelo Shepherd sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 15th match minute, SAN LORENZO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dalmacio Gaitano to maneuver through the defense. Shao Zhen Xiao kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the game, Lisandro Nuñez cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Rodrigo Magurs was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lisandro Nuñez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodrigo Magurs having to interfere. Dario Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Etor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 31 in the game by Niceto Etor from a close distance when the talented Dario Astigar managed to make a qualified save. SAN LORENZO FC's players were relieved. The audience was convinced that Niceto Etor's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dario Astigar was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. Lisandro Nuñez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's goalkeeper Rodrigo Magurs, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

SAN LORENZO FC's Hernan Ixidor was substituted for Dalmacio Gaitano. Lisandro Nuñez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 52ndth minute, Rodrigo Magurs skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 55 minutes into the match, Lisandro Nuñez notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's Rodrigo Magurs. Rodrigo Magurs was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Lisandro Nuñez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodrigo Magurs read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. In the 64th minute of the match SAN LORENZO FC got a corner. INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Edmondo Di Renzo ran over to the corner to take the kick. Edmondo Di Renzo made a great header on SAN LORENZO FC's corner, it was just that INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's Rodrigo Magurs managed to reach the ball for a save. A collision led to INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Eleuterio Hori hit a great ball. SAN LORENZO FC's Marcelino Damario was substituted for Lisandro Nuñez. After a rather tough play, INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's Eleuterio Hori got a free kick in the 68th minute. Marcelino Damario struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Rodrigo Magurs didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SAN LORENZO FC. Rodrigo Magurs showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelino Damario in the 72nd minute of the match. With a little luck, INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's Rodrigo Magurs got control of the ball when Marcelino Damario tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marcelino Damario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marcelino Damario might have been able to make a better finish in the 78th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rodrigo Magurs. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marcelino Damario ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 78th minute Marcelino Damario shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Magurs saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Shepherd in the 79th minute of play forced SAN LORENZO FC's goalkeeper Dario Astigar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. SAN LORENZO FC's Marcelino Damario got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. SAN LORENZO FC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over INTERNACIONAL DE MURAROA's much stronger midfield.