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La Gloria del Sur
Spectators: 7537 (Terracing: 5654, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Lili Oddang started the match with the kick off. 6 minutes into the match, EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB's goal looked a bit too open when Leonel Criston came free, but Severo Ereinotz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arturo Hitz came free with the goalkeeper in the 9th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Generoso Gaxan could save by the left post. Zeledon Vigil hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB's zone, Boguslaw Kaider stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Severo Ereinotz came out of the goal and Boguslaw Kaider tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB booed when Ireland 1921 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonel Criston didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Boguslaw Kaider in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Severo Ereinotz saved EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB from getting behind. If Zeledon Vigil had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Generoso Gaxan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lili Oddang in the 35th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Boguslaw Kaider in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Severo Ereinotz saved EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Boguslaw Kaider in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Severo Ereinotz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Bilbo in the 44th minute of play forced EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB's goalkeeper Severo Ereinotz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th match minute, EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lili Oddang to maneuver through the defense. Severo Ereinotz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boguslaw Kaider, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Ireland 1921 were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leonel Criston was the one to do the kick off. Severo Ereinotz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Criston, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. 57 minutes into the match, Ireland 1921's goal looked a bit too open when Lili Oddang came free, but Generoso Gaxan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With an all-out effort, Ireland 1921's Severo Ereinotz threw himself towards the right post 62 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Isidoro Bilbo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Lili Oddang struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Generoso Gaxan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB. A collision led to EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Jeremias Venerando hit a great ball. With a little luck, EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB's Severo Ereinotz got control of the ball when Boguslaw Kaider tried to sneak it across the goal line. EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB's Severo Ereinotz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonel Criston in the 72nd minute of play. In the 75th match minute, EL CELE FUTBOL CLUB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zeledon Vigil to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonel Criston in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Severo Ereinotz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Boguslaw Kaider got free with Severo Ereinotz in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ireland 1921's Generoso Gaxan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Hitz in the 90th minute of play. In the 94th minute, Zeledon Vigil hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Ireland 1921 players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.