League

Estadio Hualfín
Spectators: 7331 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1686, VIP seats: 145) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Elvio Figueroa started the match with the kick off. After 7 played minutes Clun Atletico River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Francisco Bertin. Modesto Oihenarte made an important save on a dangerous shot by Juan José Pizzuti in the 17th minute. 22 minutes into the game, Pastor Kusko cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Evelio Lop was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Through an outstanding action, after 26 minutes, Modesto Oihenarte successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 31 minutes into the match, Hualfín's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Figueroa came free, but Evelio Lop reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute of the match Celso Belo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Evelio Lop skillfully saved the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Clun Atletico River Plate's Elvio Figueroa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evelio Lop made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pastor Kusko in the 43rd minute of play forced Hualfín's goalkeeper Evelio Lop to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Modesto Oihenarte made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dante Tartalo in the 45th minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Juan José Pizzuti scored 1-2 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Modesto Oihenarte, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 55 played minutes Hualfín got a freekick which was hit by Dante Tartalo. Juan José Pizzuti might have been able to make a better finish in the 62nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Modesto Oihenarte. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Juan José Pizzuti ran back to his position shaking his head. Arturo Fidele sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Hualfín booed when Clun Atletico River Plate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cecilio Niguel didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Hualfín getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Gogo Argi hit a great ball. Francisco Bertin hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Clun Atletico River Plate's Modesto Oihenarte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Fidele in the 74th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Dante Tartalo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hualfín's supporters rose to their feet, but Dante Tartalo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Modesto Oihenarte breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 83rd minute, Francisco Bertin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Hualfín's Arturo Fidele in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clun Atletico River Plate's goalie prevented a goal. Modesto Oihenarte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Fidele, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brad Blackham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arturo Fidele in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Modesto Oihenarte saved Clun Atletico River Plate from getting behind. Arturo Fidele might have been able to make a better finish in the 95th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Modesto Oihenarte. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arturo Fidele ran back to his position shaking his head. Hualfín were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.