League

Juan C Zerillo
Spectators: 7198 (Terracing: 5400, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 143) Gimnasia LP 22's Aquiles Illart 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aquiles Illart got free with Mario Cordeal in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ladislao Gaxan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bruno Fagildo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. Eustacio Sazon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bruno Fagildo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ladislao Gaxan's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Bruno Fagildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ladislao Gaxan in the 19th minute of play. Alejandro Cefero hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Gimnasia LP 22 defense, Ladislao Gaxan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Bruno Fagildo. The Gimnasia LP 22 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Bruno Fagildo should have stopped the shot. Bruno Fagildo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Emeterio in the 29th minute of the match. After having played for 37 minutes, Sixto Oliverios managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gimnasia LP 22's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sixto Oliverios was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Ladislao Gaxan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Smith's supporters rose to their feet, but Ladislao Gaxan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bruno Fagildo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aquiles Illart struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Mario Cordeal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gimnasia LP 22. 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.

A collision led to Gimnasia LP 22 getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Aquiles Illart hit a great ball. Aquiles Illart struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Mario Cordeal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gimnasia LP 22. 65 minutes into the match, Erubiel Ariando had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mario Cordeal. Smith's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Erubiel Ariando was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Mario Cordeal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erubiel Ariando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the match, Gimnasia LP 22's goalkeeper Bruno Fagildo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ladislao Gaxan. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Emeterio in the 81st minute of play forced Gimnasia LP 22's goalkeeper Bruno Fagildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ladislao Gaxan's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 83rdth minute, Bruno Fagildo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Bruno Fagildo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ladislao Gaxan in the 86th minute. In the 87th minute Bruno Emeterio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Fagildo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bruno Fagildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eustacio Sazon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mario Cordeal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aquiles Illart in the 93rd minute of the match. Alejandro Cefero hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Gimnasia LP 22's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.