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Spectators: 6926 (Terracing: 5296, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 130) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Apolo Bero got the match started through his kick off. Eugenio Leizarraga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Eyague, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Niceto Eyague's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eugenio Leizarraga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. A collision led to THE OFF getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Andres Ekain hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in THE OFF's zone, Godofredo Xacintu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eugenio Leizarraga came out of the goal and Godofredo Xacintu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Niceto Eyague sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 14 minutes into the match, Mansilla FC's goal looked a bit too open when Apolo Bero came free, but Braulio Bazil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mansilla FC's Braulio Bazil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Apolo Bero in the 16th minute of play. Eugenio Leizarraga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godofredo Xacintu in the 21st minute of play. Andres Ekain's late challenge caught a Mansilla FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Andres Ekain helped the player get up and apologised. After 22 played minutes THE OFF got a freekick which was hit by Andres Ekain. Eugenio Leizarraga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Godofredo Xacintu in the 23rd minute of the match. Ramon Raymundo in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Braulio Bazil, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Godofredo Xacintu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Eugenio Leizarraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adolfo Beti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Eugenio Leizarraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Mansilla FC booed when THE OFF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastian Sanchez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 37 minutes, Apolo Bero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the THE OFF and the Mansilla FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Godofredo Xacintu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Fidel Lope fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored THE OFF's protests and gave Fidel Lope a yellow card for diving instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in THE OFF fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 52nd minute. Penalty! In the 54th minute there was a penalty for Mansilla FC. Leopoldo Oinatz stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Eugenio Leizarraga. 0-1. Braulio Bazil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ramon Raymundo, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. 62 minutes in the game, Godofredo Xacintu dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Godofredo Xacintu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Eugenio Leizarraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eugenio Leizarraga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Beti, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Eugenio Leizarraga made an important save on a dangerous shot by Godofredo Xacintu in the 66th minute. With a little luck, THE OFF's Eugenio Leizarraga got control of the ball when Godofredo Xacintu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Godofredo Xacintu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eugenio Leizarraga having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Godofredo Xacintu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mansilla FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Godofredo Xacintu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eugenio Leizarraga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, THE OFF's Sebastian Sanchez got a free kick in the 83rd minute. In the 84th minute, Godofredo Xacintu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Adolfo Beti's late challenge caught a THE OFF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adolfo Beti helped the player get up and apologised. Adolfo Beti hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. When Godofredo Xacintu, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 91 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Eugenio Leizarraga was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Mansilla FC'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.