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Spectators: 7298 (Terracing: 5475, Seating: 1678, VIP seats: 145) River Plate CABALLITO's Vicente Eneto 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. Ruben Balesio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Innocenzio in the 8th minute of the match. Ruben Balesio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Innocenzio, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 18th minute of the match Ciro Cuartio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ruben Balesio skillfully saved the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Brinkmann's Miguel Innocenzio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ruben Balesio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 28th minute, Rafael Gamus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Igor Pacorro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vicente Eneto's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. The supporters of Brinkmann booed when River Plate CABALLITO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Fonda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Miguel Innocenzio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Innocenzio in the 36th minute of play forced River Plate CABALLITO's goalkeeper Ruben Balesio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in River Plate CABALLITO's zone, Miguel Innocenzio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ruben Balesio came out of the goal and Miguel Innocenzio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Brinkmann's Froilan Gimenez suffered a sore thigh after 46 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The supporters of Brinkmann booed when River Plate CABALLITO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apolo Ruy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Miguel Innocenzio to make the kick off. Miguel Innocenzio scored 0-2 in the 53rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ruben Balesio, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 56 minutes into the match, River Plate CABALLITO's goalkeeper Ruben Balesio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Miguel Innocenzio. Elpidio Clementi kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Igor Pacorro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armando Maore, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Miguel Innocenzio struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Ruben Balesio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brinkmann. Miguel Innocenzio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Ruben Balesio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 74th minute, Basilio Rudolfo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ruben Balesio. The goal made the score 0-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antonio Fonda during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Antonio Fonda kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Miguel Innocenzio struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Ruben Balesio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brinkmann. If Elpidio Clementi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Miguel Innocenzio came free with the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ruben Balesio could save by the left post. Ruben Balesio made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Miguel Innocenzio sent off a good shot on target. Ciriaco Lando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, River Plate CABALLITO's Ruben Balesio got control of the ball when Miguel Innocenzio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Miguel Innocenzio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 94 played minutes River Plate CABALLITO got a freekick which was hit by Carolo Cheche. In the 96th match minute, River Plate CABALLITO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armando Maore to maneuver through the defense. Brinkmann played a much better game than River Plate CABALLITO and deserved their victory. The River Plate CABALLITO players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.