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El Cerealero
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Silverio Fertus took the kick off in the first half of the match. Natalio Chap made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remi Arriagada in the 3rd minute of play. Loid Verelst sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 6thth minute of the game Cayetano Aurre who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but DEPORTIVO MERLO's Natalio Chap was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Cayetano Aurre had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. DEPORTIVO MERLO's Natalio Chap proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save DEPORTIVO MERLO from getting a goal against them. Natalio Chap stood somewhat misplaced when Loid Verelst came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 12 minute. In the 18th match minute, ZuKaritas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Gabino to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cayetano Aurre during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 20 played minutes ZuKaritas FC got a freekick which was hit by Cayetano Aurre. 3-0 became the score in the 26th minute when Cayetano Aurre elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Natalio Chap was a little too slow when Cayetano Aurre got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 29th minute. The score was now 4-0. Loid Verelst fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Natalio Chap having to interfere. The supporters of DEPORTIVO MERLO booed when ZuKaritas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Remi Arriagada didn't get a good kick on the ball. 40 minutes into the match, DEPORTIVO MERLO's goalkeeper Natalio Chap had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Loid Verelst. Uriel Marquez hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cayetano Aurre in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Natalio Chap prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When ZuKaritas FC's Loid Verelst in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DEPORTIVO MERLO's goalie prevented a goal. Cayetano Aurre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 67 played minutes ZuKaritas FC got a freekick which was hit by Cayetano Aurre. In the 69th minute, Loid Verelst ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Natalio Chap was frozen by the shot and now it was 7-0. DEPORTIVO MERLO's Natalio Chap played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Loid Verelst in the 72nd minute of play. DEPORTIVO MERLO's Natalio Chap played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cayetano Aurre in the 79th minute of play. When Conrado Dodorol fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DEPORTIVO MERLO's protests and gave Conrado Dodorol a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to ZuKaritas FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Generoso Oliverio hit a great ball. After 87 minutes, Loid Verelst made it 8-0 with a short kick to the right side. DEPORTIVO MERLO's Natalio Chap tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cayetano Aurre in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Natalio Chap prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Natalio Chap showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Loid Verelst in the 92nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Loid Verelst in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Natalio Chap saved DEPORTIVO MERLO from getting behind. After 95 played minutes DEPORTIVO MERLO got a freekick which was hit by Siro Eriz. Loid Verelst struck a weak shot in the 97th minute. Natalio Chap didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ZuKaritas FC. ZuKaritas FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.