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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Bonifacio Cresconio made the kick off and thus started the match. Ángel-Fabián Di María sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 7th minute of the game. One of Club Atlético Atlanta:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of La Scaloneta:s goal. Melquiades Salvatore made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lionel Messi in the 14th minute of play. Lionel Messi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 16thth minute, Melquiades Salvatore skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Lionel Messi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 19thth minute tested the skills of Melquiades Salvatore when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Club Atlético Atlanta's Melquiades Salvatore proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Club Atlético Atlanta from getting a goal against them. 29 minutes into the game, La Scaloneta's Lion Messi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Melquiades Salvatore made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. 32 minutes into the match, La Scaloneta's goal looked a bit too open when Bonifacio Cresconio came free, but Albano Bemabe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ángel-Fabián Di María who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 40thth minute tested the skills of Melquiades Salvatore when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 46 minutes into the game, Lionel Messi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Melquiades Salvatore. Lionel Messi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Atilano Ulizes hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramon Lizardi in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Melquiades Salvatore prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Damaso Belarmo fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Scaloneta's protests and gave Damaso Belarmo a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, La Scaloneta's Damaso Belarmo got a free kick in the 59th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Donato Nalo got free with Albano Bemabe in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 65 minutes of play, La Scaloneta's Ramon Lizardi made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Melquiades Salvatore was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, La Scaloneta's Rigoberto Cuarto got a free kick in the 75th minute. The long shot by Donato Nalo in the 77th minute really tested Albano Bemabe's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramon Lizardi in the 80th minute of play forced Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Melquiades Salvatore to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ramon Lizardi in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Melquiades Salvatore saved Club Atlético Atlanta from getting behind. After 90th play minutes Ángel-Fabián Di María shot 7-0, a short shot which went by Melquiades Salvatore and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 94th minute, Lionel Messi made a precise shot to the right of Melquiades Salvatore. Club Atlético Atlanta's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 8-0.