League Play-Off

ESTUARIO ST
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mateo Hori kicked off to start the match. Astor Natanael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moises Quintun in the 9th minute of the match. CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's Astor Natanael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurelio Chico in the 10th minute of play. The corner ended in Eduardo Rodrigues almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club atlético boca junior's Damaso Monico did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aurelio Chico in the 21st minute of play forced CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's goalkeeper Astor Natanael to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Astor Natanael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moises Quintun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Damaso Monico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduardo Rodrigues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Moises Quintun hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Damaso Monico was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Luciano Celino. After having played for 34 minutes, Eduardo Rodrigues managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eduardo Rodrigues was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 36 minutes into the match, CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's goal looked a bit too open when Mateo Hori came free, but Astor Natanael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 39 minutes into the match, Moises Quintun had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Astor Natanael. CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Moises Quintun was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 41st match minute, Club atlético boca junior was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Moises Quintun to maneuver through the defense. Damaso Monico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduardo Rodrigues, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduardo Rodrigues in the 43rd minute of play forced Club atlético boca junior's goalkeeper Damaso Monico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute, Matias Pereyra got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 46 minutes into the match, Club atlético boca junior's goal looked a bit too open when Eduardo Rodrigues came free, but Damaso Monico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

Damaso Monico came out of the goal in the 57th minute to try and stop a shot by CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's Eduardo Rodrigues. But to his dismay, Eduardo Rodrigues quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Damaso Monico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduardo Rodrigues, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. The supporters of Club atlético boca junior booed when CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damaso Panfilo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aurelio Chico in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Astor Natanael prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aurelio Chico did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-2 to the left of a surprised Astor Natanael 65 minutes into the match. 72 minutes into the match, Eduardo Rodrigues had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Damaso Monico. Club atlético boca junior's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eduardo Rodrigues was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rolando Hustaz in the 75th minute of play forced Club atlético boca junior's goalkeeper Damaso Monico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led to CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's Isak Malm getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Astor Natanael made an important save on a dangerous shot by Moises Quintun in the 79th minute. In the 81st minute, Luciano Celino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ made a substitution. Gabriel Batistuta replaced Eduardo Rodrigues. 92 minutes into the match, Club atlético boca junior's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Batistuta came free, but Damaso Monico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Damaso Monico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Batistuta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Club atlético boca junior eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.