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Estádio O Legendário
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alfredo Martins made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski got control of the ball when Nestor Paraibano tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Francis in the 7th minute of play. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Marquês de Herval's goalie prevented a goal. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnaldo Gabon in the 17th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalkeeper Branislav Velchevski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nestor Paraibano. Nestor Paraibano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. In the 33rd minute Alfredo Martins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Branislav Velchevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 40th minute Gaston Gonzalez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Branislav Velchevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jon Grøneng made in the 46th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which German Cano however managed to control. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Cano in the 47th minute of play forced ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalkeeper Branislav Velchevski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elpidio Francis to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Zacarias Osorio hit a great ball. Elpidio Franciss short, quick shot in the 56thth minute got Dida Taffarel to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the match had gone on for 56 minutes, Elpidio Francis put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Dida Taffarel. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA made a substitution. Aristides Asteri replaced Arnaldo Gabon. Toby Major got a throw-in 63 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Selami Rezan. André Monclús's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dida Taffarel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. Aristides Asteri kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Nestor Paraibano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Paraibano in the 79th minute of play. Branislav Velchevski came out of the goal in the 82nd minute to try and stop a shot by Marquês de Herval's German Cano. But to his dismay, German Cano quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Toby Major in the 86 minute of the game. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nestor Paraibano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 91st minute André Monclús shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 93rd minute Aristides Asteri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Martins in the 94th minute of play. Marquês de Herval were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.