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Antonio Liberti
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Celestino Matei got the match started through his kick off. 7 minutes into the match, LOS GALACTICOS's goal looked a bit too open when Eleuterio Aires came free, but Virgil Găman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Simon Castel came free with the goalkeeper in the 14th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Virgil Găman could save by the left post. Ruben Jayvier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roque Chago in the 16th minute of play. Club Atlético River Plate's Ruben Jayvier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by A.J. Adams in the 18th minute of play. Ruben Jayvier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roque Chago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 21 played minutes LOS GALACTICOS got a freekick which was hit by Roque Chago. Virgil Găman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aquilino Justin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 25 played minutes Club Atlético River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Andres Ramone. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tobias Caraduje during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético River Plate's Tobias Caraduje got a free kick in the 26th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 28 minutes, Virgil Găman successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ruben Jayvier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celestino Matei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Club Atlético River Plate's Ruben Jayvier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celestino Matei in the 32nd minute of play. In the 35th match minute, Club Atlético River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Javier Domenec to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Hernan Rosario managed to get in a good position for a shot. LOS GALACTICOS's supporters rose to their feet, but Hernan Rosario was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ruben Jayvier breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 38 minutes into the match, LOS GALACTICOS's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Artizar came free, but Virgil Găman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 39 minutes into the match, Club Atlético River Plate's goal looked a bit too open when Celestino Matei came free, but Ruben Jayvier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ruben Jayvier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roque Chago in the 40th minute of the match. With a little luck, LOS GALACTICOS's Virgil Găman got control of the ball when Aquilino Justin tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, LOS GALACTICOS's Virgil Găman got control of the ball when Aquilino Justin tried to sneak it across the goal line.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Aquilino Justin in the 52nd minute of play forced LOS GALACTICOS's goalkeeper Virgil Găman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as LOS GALACTICOS's Celestino Matei slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ruben Jayvier. That made the score 0-1 after 53 minutes of play. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético River Plate's zone, Celestino Matei stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ruben Jayvier came out of the goal and Celestino Matei tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Virgil Găman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eleuterio Aires in the 61st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aquilino Justin in the 63rd minute of play forced LOS GALACTICOS's goalkeeper Virgil Găman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruben Jayvier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celestino Matei, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 72nd minute Andres Ramone shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgil Găman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 72 played minutes LOS GALACTICOS got a freekick which was hit by A.J. Adams. Club Atlético River Plate made a substitution. Ermegildo Dunixi replaced Simon Castel. Arthur Debock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. LOS GALACTICOS's Virgil Găman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aquilino Justin in the 80th minute of play. 82 minutes into the match, LOS GALACTICOS's goal looked a bit too open when Eleuterio Aires came free, but Virgil Găman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Virgil Găman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aquilino Justin in the 84th minute of play. LOS GALACTICOS's Virgil Găman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aquilino Justin in the 88th minute of play. Virgil Găman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicasio Jaizki in the 91st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicasio Jaizki in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Virgil Găman saved LOS GALACTICOS from getting behind. Tobias Caraduje was shown his second yellow card after 93 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 95 minutes, Ermegildo Dunixi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club Atlético River Plate and the LOS GALACTICOS players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched LOS GALACTICOS eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.