U23 League

Viejo San Martín
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rodrigo Romildo got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to eDp! Gaming FC getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Luka Modrić hit a great ball. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Iker Mincho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luka Modrić in the 6th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Luka Modrić came free, but Iker Mincho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 8 minutes into the game, eDp! Gaming FC's Luka Modrić nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Iker Mincho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Fidel Gaitano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rodrigo Azeari made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Romildo in the 15th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo Romildo in the 21st minute of play forced eDp! Gaming FC's goalkeeper Rodrigo Azeari to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With an all-out effort, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Rodrigo Azeari threw himself towards the right post 23 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Rodrigo Romildo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When eDp! Gaming FC's Luka Modrić in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvarado de Mar del Plata's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of eDp! Gaming FC booed when Alvarado de Mar del Plata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timoteo Sancho didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 29th minute, Pedro Efren made a precise shot to the right of Rodrigo Azeari. eDp! Gaming FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 40 minutes into the match, eDp! Gaming FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo Romildo came free, but Rodrigo Azeari reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 41st minute, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Fidel Gaitano ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rodrigo Azeari. Rodrigo Azeari yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. Rodrigo Azeari was out of position in the 45 minute of play, and Pedro Efren capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Pedro Efren really showed his touch with that goal: 4-1.

Alvarado de Mar del Plata made a substitution. Mario Aureo replaced Pedro Efren. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luka Modrić made a kick off. Silverio Alonso struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Iker Mincho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for eDp! Gaming FC. Timoteo Sancho's late challenge caught a eDp! Gaming FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Timoteo Sancho helped the player get up and apologised. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Roman Berbiz managed to get in a good position for a shot. eDp! Gaming FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Roman Berbiz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iker Mincho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 60 minutes into the match, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Fidel Gaitano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rodrigo Azeari narrowly saved just below the crossbar. eDp! Gaming FC's Rodrigo Azeari played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Aureo in the 62nd minute of play. Astor Urbez charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Astor Urbez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Astor Urbez kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. A hard shot 68 in the game by Luka Modrić from a close distance when the talented Iker Mincho managed to make a qualified save. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's players were relieved. After a defensive mix-up in eDp! Gaming FC's zone, Fidel Gaitano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rodrigo Azeari came out of the goal and Fidel Gaitano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Iker Mincho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luka Modrić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Iker Mincho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Alvarado de Mar del Plata from getting a goal against them. Alvarado de Mar del Plata made a substitution. Narciso Marquez replaced Lázaro Carlomagno. Genaro Ticho kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. After having played for 80 minutes, Luka Modrić managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. eDp! Gaming FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luka Modrić was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Iker Mincho made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luka Modrić in the 82nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Aureo in the 85th minute of play forced eDp! Gaming FC's goalkeeper Rodrigo Azeari to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Narciso Marquez kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Roman Berbiz, 94 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Roman Berbiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alvarado de Mar del Plata were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of eDp! Gaming FC for a fine match.