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El Monumental
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Diego Orain got the match started through his kick off. When Maximino Basualdo fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored River Plate's protests and gave Maximino Basualdo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 4th minute, Maximino Basualdo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 9 minutes into the game, Adan Casado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Benedicto Adrio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Teo Oton who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Cristo Lluterio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Benedicto Adrio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diego Orain's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. The supporters of Salto FC booed when River Plate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Orlo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernando Guillem sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Diego Orain received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Benedicto Adrio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In a very dangerous position, a player in Salto FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 45th minute. Penalty! The goalkeeper, Cristo Lluterio, was totally fooled by River Plate's Jose Orlo, who 47 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fernando Guillem to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Salto FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Denis Lertxun hit a great ball. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind River Plate's goalkeeper Benedicto Adrio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Benedicto Adrio was out of position in the 62 minute of play, and Diego Orain capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Diego Orain really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Cristo Lluterio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teo Oton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 70 minutes into the match, Salto FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Guillem came free, but Cristo Lluterio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of River Plate booed when Salto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bruno Bastia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernando Guillem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Cristo Lluterio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teo Oton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 79th minute, River Plate's Nicanor Shantala seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Nicanor Shantala the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of River Plate protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Nicanor Shantala had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Benedicto Adrio had in the 81stth minute some difficulties stopping Ermegildo Neto's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. If Teo Oton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Teo Oton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Cristo Lluterio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Adan Casado ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Benedicto Adrio was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. German Eriz hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 97th minute, Diego Orain managed to get in a good position for a shot. Salto FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Diego Orain was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benedicto Adrio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Salto FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.