League

Nacarú
Spectators: 7208 (Terracing: 5408, Seating: 1657, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Godofredo Chabier made the kick off which started today's match. Fernando Aballe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leandro Gabon, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Leandro Gabon charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leandro Gabon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Twisted Transistor getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Leandro Gabon hit a great ball. Godofredo Chabier was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 23rd minute. Minetti Team's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After 24 played minutes Twisted Transistor got a freekick which was hit by Modesto Fero. Leandro Gabon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernando Aballe having to interfere. Fernando Aballe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leandro Gabon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 35 played minutes Twisted Transistor got a freekick which was hit by Modesto Fero. In the 36th minute of the match Delmiro Liher sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Martin Selatse skillfully saved the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leonel Uxio got free with Martin Selatse in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Martin Selatse made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonel Uxio in the 39th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Arnoldo Lucila managed to get in a good position for a shot. Minetti Team's supporters rose to their feet, but Arnoldo Lucila was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Martin Selatse breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agustin Mino in the 46th minute of play forced Minetti Team's goalkeeper Fernando Aballe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Leandro Gabon stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Twisted Transistor's Martin Selatse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Godofredo Chabier in the 52nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godofredo Chabier in the 53rd minute of play forced Twisted Transistor's goalkeeper Martin Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Agustin Mino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 58 minutes into the game, Leandro Gabon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Fernando Aballe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Leandro Gabon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Minetti Team's Fernando Aballe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Minetti Team from getting a goal against them. Fernando Aballe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leandro Gabon in the 70th minute of the match. Agustin Mino struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Fernando Aballe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Twisted Transistor. When Minetti Team's Godofredo Chabier in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Twisted Transistor's goalie prevented a goal. In the 76th match minute, Twisted Transistor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evelio Kusko to maneuver through the defense. 81 minutes into the match, Minetti Team's goalkeeper Fernando Aballe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Agustin Mino. Twisted Transistor's Martin Selatse played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Godofredo Chabier in the 84th minute of play. With a little luck, Minetti Team's Fernando Aballe got control of the ball when Agustin Mino tried to sneak it across the goal line. Agustin Mino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fernando Aballe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leandro Gabon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Twisted Transistor's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.