Juan Roman Riquelme
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125,
Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) 4 minutes into the match, Quimeras Jrs.'s Alejandro Gaspard sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Olavo Velloso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Quimeras Jrs.'s Alejandro Gaspard in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Revolución Joao FC's goalie prevented a goal. Leandro Bartoli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alejandro Gaspard could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Olavo Velloso made a huge save. Revolución Joao FC's Olavo Velloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Revolución Joao FC from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Revolución Joao FC's zone, Alejandro Gaspard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olavo Velloso came out of the goal and Alejandro Gaspard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Quimeras Jrs.'s Aurelio Walme played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Youssef Malek in the 27th minute of play. After having played for 35 minutes, Alejandro Gaspard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Quimeras Jrs.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Alejandro Gaspard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Alejandro Gaspard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alejandro Gaspard's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olavo Velloso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, Quimeras Jrs.'s goal looked a bit too open when Youssef Malek came free, but Aurelio Walme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Youssef Malek managed to get in a good position for a shot. Revolución Joao FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Youssef Malek was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aurelio Walme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Revolución Joao FC's goalkeeper Olavo Velloso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 45 minutes Revolución Joao FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Alejandro Gaspard who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Quimeras Jrs.'s Alejandro Gaspard to fire away a dangerous shot which Olavo Velloso despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The attack was good, but when Primitivo Toli in the 46th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.
Aurelio Walme showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Youssef Malek, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. After having played for 52 minutes, Aguinaga Casasola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Revolución Joao FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aguinaga Casasola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 63 minutes, Alejandro Gaspard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Quimeras Jrs.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Alejandro Gaspard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Revolución Joao FC's zone, Alejandro Gaspard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olavo Velloso came out of the goal and Alejandro Gaspard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 68 minutes, Alejandro Gaspard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Quimeras Jrs.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Alejandro Gaspard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alejandro Gaspard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Revolución Joao FC's Zambrano Bravo was substituted for Reynald Blache. Youssef Malek could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Aurelio Walme made a huge save. Olavo Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alejandro Gaspard in the 75th minute of play. Cristinel Iosub 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. Quimeras Jrs.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 80th minute, when Aguinaga Casasola scored to the left of an out of position Aurelio Walme, making the score, 0-1. Eleuterio Gutierrez kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, Revolución Joao FC's Aguinaga Casasola broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Alejandro Gaspard hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The Revolución Joao FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Revolución Joao FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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