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Martín Palermo
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Teodoro de Salles kicked off to start the match. Adriana Lastur kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the match, Xeneises F.C.'s Antonio Frutos broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Domingo Raymond took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodoro de Salles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Domingo Raymond took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Santana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Justo Shepherd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 15 minutes into the match, Xeneises F.C.'s Justo Shepherd sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Raul James narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Domingo Raymond showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reinaldo Correia, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. In the 20th minute, Teodoro de Salles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Justo Shepherds short, quick shot in the 21stth minute got Raul James to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Xeneises F.C. were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Girardet's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Antonio Frutos took the corner. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Xeneises F.C.'s goalkeeper Domingo Raymond, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Laureano Ederono during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gustavo Osorio during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 36th match minute, Girardet was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Osorio to maneuver through the defense. In the 37th match minute, Xeneises F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Barrionuevo to maneuver through the defense. Justo Shepherd's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Raul James firmly grabbed it by the left post. Aristides Orti kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Aníbal Santana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Domingo Raymond tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Justo Shepherd stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Reynaldo Cambranes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Laureano Ederono kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Fidel Flores hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 66th minute of the match, Aníbal Santana tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Domingo Raymond saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Aníbal Santana took the ball and in the 66 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Domingo Raymond. Domingo Raymond dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. If Antonio Barrionuevo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Girardet's Raul James played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Justo Shepherd in the 72nd minute of play. 76 minutes into the match, Xeneises F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Aníbal Santana came free, but Domingo Raymond reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raul James showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justo Shepherd, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Domingo Raymond took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Santana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Girardet's Aníbal Santana in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xeneises F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After 95 minutes Girardet's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Antonio Frutos who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Antonio Frutos almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Girardet's Raul James did a great save.