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Spectators: 7957 (Terracing: 5969, Seating: 1830, VIP seats: 158) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elpidio Francis got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Prosperi in the 3rd minute of play forced RIQUELMISTA's goalkeeper Robert Abbondanzieri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after RIQUELMISTA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Miguel Prosperi took the corner. Inocencio Cristos made a great header on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner, it was just that RIQUELMISTA's Robert Abbondanzieri managed to reach the ball for a save. Elpidio Francis struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Robert Abbondanzieri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA. Robert Abbondanzieri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Prosperi in the 9th minute of play. Gabriel Omar blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Branislav Velchevski having to make a save. With an all-out effort, RIQUELMISTA's Branislav Velchevski threw himself towards the right post 10 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gabriel Omar, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Robert Abbondanzieri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. 20 minutes in the game Silvestre Oinaz did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Elpidio Francis. Maxim Constantinescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. In the 24th minute Miguel Prosperi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Abbondanzieri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the RIQUELMISTA defense, Miguel Prosperi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Robert Abbondanzieri. The RIQUELMISTA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Robert Abbondanzieri should have stopped the shot. Robert Abbondanzieri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elpidio Francis, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Gabriel Omar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Omar in the 33rd minute of play. 35 minutes into the match, RIQUELMISTA's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Robert Abbondanzieri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after RIQUELMISTA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Miguel Prosperi took the corner. After taking down the ball on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner Miguel Prosperi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Robert Abbondanzieri quite easily take care of the ball. Miguel Prosperi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Robert Abbondanzieri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. Miguel Prosperi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Maxim Constantinescu fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored RIQUELMISTA's protests and gave Maxim Constantinescu a yellow card for diving instead. After 45 played minutes RIQUELMISTA got a freekick which was hit by Maxim Constantinescu. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Maxim Constantinescu kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. In the 70th minute Gabriel Omar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Branislav Velchevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Omar in the 74th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when André Monclús got free with Robert Abbondanzieri in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when André Monclús got free with Robert Abbondanzieri in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. André Monclús took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Robert Abbondanzieri. Robert Abbondanzieri dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After having played for 81 minutes, Gabriel Omar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. RIQUELMISTA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gabriel Omar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Omar in the 89th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Gabriel Omar managed to get in a good position for a shot. RIQUELMISTA's supporters rose to their feet, but Gabriel Omar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Branislav Velchevski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 93 played minutes RIQUELMISTA got a freekick which was hit by Horacio Haritz. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.