El Monumental
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113,
Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Humberto Orti took the kick off in the first half of the match. A collision led to RIVER getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Jacinto Muc hit a great ball. In the 5th match minute, Descamisados CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucho Gonzales to maneuver through the defense. Ernesto Merexildo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Robert Rojas went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. With a little luck, Descamisados CF's Ernesto Merexildo got control of the ball when Humberto Orti tried to sneak it across the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, RIVER's goal looked a bit too open when Esteban Elizardo came free, but Gaston Oskarbi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Esteban Elizardo notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of RIVER's Gaston Oskarbi. Gaston Oskarbi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Hernán-Adrián Crespo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elvio Perico hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. Ernesto Merexildo made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Pascual Austin sent off a good shot on target. Ramon Medina Bello's late challenge caught a RIVER's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ramon Medina Bello helped the player get up and apologised. After 35 played minutes RIVER got a freekick which was hit by Hilario Avellaneda. In the 43rd match minute, Descamisados CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucho Gonzales to maneuver through the defense. Descamisados CF's Ernesto Merexildo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save Descamisados CF from getting a goal against them. Gaston Oskarbi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteban Elizardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Esteban Elizardo was the one to do the kick off. Ernesto Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melchor Efraim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th minute Esteban Elizardo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gaston Oskarbi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gaston Oskarbi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteban Elizardo in the 57th minute of the match. Ramon Medina Bello kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Gaston Oskarbi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Salvador Virila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jacinto Muc charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacinto Muc the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 65 played minutes RIVER got a freekick which was hit by Jacinto Muc. Salvador Virila in the 72ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gaston Oskarbi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gaston Oskarbi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteban Elizardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gaston Oskarbi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomás Naldo in the 79th minute. RIVER's defense didn't have a chance, in the 79th minute, when Esteban Elizardo scored to the left of an out of position Gaston Oskarbi, making the score, 1-2. 82 minutes into the match, Descamisados CF's goal looked a bit too open when Humberto Orti came free, but Ernesto Merexildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 83 minutes into the game, Elvio Perico was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Descamisados CF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave RIVER the free kick. In the 84th minute, Elvio Perico hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ernesto Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Humberto Orti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Humberto Orti charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Humberto Orti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Humberto Orti kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. After 95 played minutes Descamisados CF got a freekick which was hit by Ramon Medina Bello. The Descamisados CF supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Descamisados CF would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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