League

Centenario Chaco
Spectators: 7665 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) Tobias Elizardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zacarias Francesco in the 4th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leopoldo Afonso in the 7th minute of play forced Sarmiento de Resistencia's goalkeeper Tobias Elizardo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the game, Characate FC's Zacarias Francesco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tobias Elizardo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 12th minute, Leopoldo Afonso got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Benito Indartsu charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benito Indartsu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 14th match minute, Sarmiento de Resistencia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benito Indartsu to maneuver through the defense. Tobias Elizardo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zacarias Francesco in the 15th minute of play. Tobias Elizardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zacarias Francesco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 22 minutes Sarmiento de Resistencia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emre Can who took care of the corner kick. The supporters of Characate FC booed when Sarmiento de Resistencia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Froilan Ladio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Sarmiento de Resistencia's goal looked a bit too open when Zacarias Francesco came free, but Tobias Elizardo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leopoldo Afonso in the 25th minute of play forced Sarmiento de Resistencia's goalkeeper Tobias Elizardo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leopoldo Afonso in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tobias Elizardo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Characate FC's Osvaldo Daunte got control of the ball when Froilan Ladio tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Sarmiento de Resistencia's Froilan Martino got a free kick in the 29th minute. Benito Indartsu was shown his second yellow card after 30 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 30 played minutes Sarmiento de Resistencia got a freekick which was hit by Benito Indartsu. 31 minutes into the match, Sarmiento de Resistencia's goal looked a bit too open when Zacarias Francesco came free, but Tobias Elizardo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Froilan Martino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Osvaldo Daunte made a huge save. A collision led to Sarmiento de Resistencia getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Esteve Fix hit a great ball. In the 42nd minute Zacarias Francesco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tobias Elizardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half Characate FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

55 minutes into the match, Sarmiento de Resistencia's goalkeeper Tobias Elizardo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leopoldo Afonso. Rashid Paddington 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zacarias Francesco got free with Tobias Elizardo in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Leopoldo Afonso might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tobias Elizardo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Leopoldo Afonso ran back to his position shaking his head. Leopoldo Afonso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Tobias Elizardo made a huge save. After having played for 69 minutes, Gerardo Santikurtz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Characate FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gerardo Santikurtz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 72 minutes into the match, Characate FC's Emre Can sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tobias Elizardo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 74th minute, but Tobias Elizardo got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Sarmiento de Resistencia hanging dry this time. Zacarias Francesco in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tobias Elizardo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 78 minutes into the game, Characate FC's Zacarias Francesco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tobias Elizardo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Gerardo Santikurtz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tobias Elizardo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. Osvaldo Daunte showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Froilan Martino in the 84th minute of the match. Tobias Elizardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zacarias Francesco in the 86th minute of the match. In the 92nd match minute, Characate FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fausto Monico to maneuver through the defense. Gerardo Santikurtz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Tobias Elizardo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.