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Famatina
Spectators: 7095 (Terracing: 5323, Seating: 1631, VIP seats: 141) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Severo Quiroga made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Angel Erramun managed to get in a good position for a shot. Upper's supporters rose to their feet, but Angel Erramun was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benigno Marquez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benigno Marquez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Quiroga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benigno Marquez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Quiroga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benjamin Mendiko made in the 9th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by River Plate's Aquilino Romildo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Rico in the 12th minute of play forced Upper's goalkeeper Elias Crescencio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Upper getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Igor Joanes hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Upper defense, Elpidio Rico kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Elias Crescencio. The Upper fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Elias Crescencio should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angel Erramun got free with Benigno Marquez in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benigno Marquez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Igor Joanes in the 19th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Upper's Benigno Marquez threw himself towards the right post 23 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Severo Quiroga, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a rather tough play, Upper's Gabriel Min got a free kick in the 31st minute. 42 minutes into the match, Elpidio Rico notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Upper's Elias Crescencio. Elias Crescencio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Igor Joanes in the 47th minute of play forced River Plate's goalkeeper Benigno Marquez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Upper players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. River Plate were winning 1-3.

The wind increased when Ceferino Urdaspal made the kick off in the second half. In the 54thth minute of the game Ceferino Urdaspal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Upper's Elias Crescencio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Angel Erramun kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. In the 58th minute, Angel Erramun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 62nd minute, Reynaldo Benitez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 65 played minutes Upper got a freekick which was hit by Saul Ticho. Elias Crescencio was a little too slow when Ceferino Urdaspal got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 66th minute. The score was now 1-4. Benigno Marquez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angel Erramun in the 70th minute of the match. Gonzalo Ortzi charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gonzalo Ortzi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 71 played minutes River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Gonzalo Ortzi. Elias Crescencio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elpidio Rico in the 74th minute. After 76 played minutes Upper got a freekick which was hit by Sixto Pio. Elpidio Rico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The River Plate fans' excitement grew in the 83rd match minute when River Plate's Ceferino Urdaspal looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Elpidio Rico received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Elias Crescencio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 97 minutes into the match, Severo Quiroga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benigno Marquez. River Plate's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Severo Quiroga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-5. The Upper fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. River Plate were clearly better and deserved to take the win.