League

Jamie el Gigante
Spectators: 8019 (Terracing: 6016, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) Deportivo Balvanera's Renato Portalupi 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. If Isaias Erroman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Lino Ibar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaias Erroman in the 3rd minute of play. The supporters of Deportivo Balvanera booed when Brandy Central was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Sabin didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaias Erroman in the 6th minute of play forced Brandy Central's goalkeeper Lino Ibar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Renato Portalupi in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lino Ibar saved Brandy Central from getting behind. Omar Lauren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Myr, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. In the 11th minute Isaias Erroman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lino Ibar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brandy Central's Lino Ibar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Renato Portalupi in the 12th minute of play. In the 14th minute, Yanto Mihardja ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Omar Lauren was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Omar Lauren was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Inocencio Rito showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 20 minute of play. The corner led Deportivo Balvanera's Natalio Martino to fire away a dangerous shot which Lino Ibar despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Omar Lauren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Inocencio Rito in the 27th minute. Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Deportivo Balvanera from getting a goal against them. In the 34th minute Isaias Erroman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lino Ibar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thiago Messi hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isaias Erroman in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lino Ibar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Brandy Central made a substitution. Hernan Hunfredo replaced Leo Gitano. Omar Lauren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Inocencio Rito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Erramun's late challenge caught a Deportivo Balvanera's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mariano Erramun helped the player get up and apologised. In the 55th minute, Mariano Erramun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Isaias Erroman received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Lino Ibar came out and tried to block the shot, but Isaias Erroman slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 57th minute. Brandy Central made a substitution. Tomas Demario replaced Hernan Hunfredo. Brandy Central's Segundo Vito was substituted for Richard Myr. An unexpectedly hard shot by Renato Portalupi in the 60th minute of play forced Brandy Central's goalkeeper Lino Ibar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Isaias Erroman struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Lino Ibar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Balvanera. 70 minutes into the match, Deportivo Balvanera's Isaias Erroman sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lino Ibar narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Deportivo Balvanera's François-Xavier Castello was substituted for Isaias Erroman. Deportivo Balvanera were awarded a corner in the 73th minute after Brandy Central's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jaime Ritchie took the corner. Deportivo Balvanera's Jaime Ritchie was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Lino Ibar in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. François-Xavier Castello could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Lino Ibar made a huge save. Omar Lauren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Segundo Vito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 82 played minutes Brandy Central got a freekick which was hit by Thiago Messi. Omar Lauren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inocencio Rito in the 86th minute of play. Lino Ibar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from François-Xavier Castello in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Emiliano Sabin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute, Thiago Messi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brandy Central's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.