League Play-Off

Nelson Road
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Benito Nataniel took the kick off in the first half of the match. After having played for 2 minutes, Pascual Cerilo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Atlético Tigre's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pascual Cerilo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 7 minutes into the match, AFC Richmond's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Gallardo came free, but Vinicio Sandaili reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Club Atlético Tigre getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Pascual Cerilo hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Benito Nataniel managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC Richmond's supporters rose to their feet, but Benito Nataniel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anibal Nesto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benito Nataniel in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anibal Nesto saved Club Atlético Tigre from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Benito Nataniel managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC Richmond's supporters rose to their feet, but Benito Nataniel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anibal Nesto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benito Nataniel's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Anibal Nesto skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to AFC Richmond getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Pablo Zabaleta hit a great ball. In the 26th minute, Aureliano Arias sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and AFC Richmond's Vinicio Sandaili didn't even have to move. 30 minutes into the match, AFC Richmond's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Gallardo came free, but Vinicio Sandaili reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sixto Eneas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anibal Nesto having to interfere. Benito Nataniel in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Anibal Nesto, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Sixto Eneas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Benito Nataniel struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Anibal Nesto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC Richmond. The supporters of AFC Richmond booed when Club Atlético Tigre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Gallardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to AFC Richmond getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Mario Kepa hit a great ball. Vinicio Sandaili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelo Gallardo in the 45th minute of play. Benito Nataniel who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 46thth minute tested the skills of Anibal Nesto when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Witalis Mleczewski made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute of the match, Witalis Mleczewski tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Vinicio Sandaili saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Anibal Nesto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benito Nataniel in the 53rd minute of play. 57 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Tigre's goal looked a bit too open when Sixto Eneas came free, but Anibal Nesto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Sixto Eneas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. AFC Richmond's defense didn't have a chance, in the 63rd minute, when Witalis Mleczewski scored to the left of an out of position Vinicio Sandaili, making the score, 1-1. After 66 played minutes Club Atlético Tigre got a freekick which was hit by Ovidio Inautzi. Anibal Nesto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sixto Eneas in the 71st minute of play. Sixto Eneas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Godfredo Eli kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. A collision led to AFC Richmond getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Saverio Mendebal hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benito Nataniel in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anibal Nesto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 89th minute Benito Nataniel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anibal Nesto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Benito Nataniel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. AFC Richmond's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.