Official Cup

La Polvera de Boca
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Rosario Central's Rodolfo Egoi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Alvaro Urre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leandro Ofelio in the 5th minute of the match. When David Paublo fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored El Retorno de Palermo's protests and gave David Paublo a yellow card for diving instead. After 7 played minutes El Retorno de Palermo got a freekick which was hit by David Paublo. Jacinto Txartiko struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Sergio Faron didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rosario Central. After a defensive mix-up in El Retorno de Palermo's zone, Rodolfo Egoi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sergio Faron came out of the goal and Rodolfo Egoi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 15 played minutes El Retorno de Palermo got a freekick which was hit by David Paublo. It was beautiful to see Rosario Central's Teodor Ugúrchinski in action when he in the 17th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! Jacinto Txartiko blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sergio Faron having to make a save. Sergio Faron showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacinto Txartiko, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Rodolfo Egoi struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Sergio Faron didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rosario Central. If Rodolfo Egoi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sergio Faron made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacinto Txartiko in the 24th minute of play. In the 25th minute Rodolfo Egoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sergio Faron saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 28 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Rosario Central's Jacinto Txartiko fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Sergio Faron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodolfo Egoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st match minute, Rosario Central was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodolfo Egoi to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th minute, Leandro Ofelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jacinto Txartiko in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sergio Faron saved El Retorno de Palermo from getting behind. The supporters of El Retorno de Palermo booed when Rosario Central was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hans Falck didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, El Retorno de Palermo's Astor Abar got a free kick in the 47th minute. The El Retorno de Palermo players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Rosario Central were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Leandro Ofelio to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes El Retorno de Palermo got a freekick which was hit by Leandro Ofelio. Sergio Faron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodolfo Egoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th minute, Rosario Central's Jacinto Txartiko ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sergio Faron. Sergio Faron yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. Jacinto Txartiko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodolfo Egoi in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sergio Faron prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodolfo Egoi in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sergio Faron prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The crowd rose to their feet as Rosario Central's Rodolfo Egoi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Sergio Faron. That made the score 0-5 after 74 minutes of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leandro Ofelio in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alvaro Urre prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jacinto Txartiko's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 82ndth minute, Sergio Faron skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Rodolfo Egoi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sergio Faron stood somewhat misplaced when Rodolfo Egoi came free in front of goal and shot 0-6 to the left of him in the 86 minute. Sergio Faron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodolfo Egoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jacinto Txartiko's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 90thth minute, Sergio Faron skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When the match was over Rosario Central could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than El Retorno de Palermo throughout the match.