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Abel Ciene Eterno
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hector Herena took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Marcos Dantel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mataderos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcos Dantel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Roberto Gorosti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Marcos Dantel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mataderos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcos Dantel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Roberto Gorosti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Esteban Duarte came up free with the goalie in the 16th minute, the Mataderos FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Esteban Duarte couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Club Gimnasia y Tiro's Wilfredo Pelayo got a free kick in the 18th minute. In the 19th minute of the match Benicio Gerazan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Roberto Gorosti skillfully saved the ball. Mataderos FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Hector Herena 26 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. A collision led to Club Gimnasia y Tiro getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Damian Lano hit a great ball. In the 36th minute, Hector Herena fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Faustino Rufio, passed just outside the right post. Hector Herena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Faustino Rufio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Roberto Gorosti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteban Duarte in the 40th minute of the match. Esteban Duarte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcos Dantel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Roberto Gorosti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcos Dantel in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Roberto Gorosti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Marcos Dantel to make the kick off. Guido Milan's late challenge caught a Mataderos FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Guido Milan helped the player get up and apologised. Guido Milan kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. After 54 played minutes Club Gimnasia y Tiro got a freekick which was hit by Hector Herena. Marcos Dantel struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Roberto Gorosti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mataderos FC. Esteban Duarte blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Roberto Gorosti having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Mataderos FC's Valentin Petri got a free kick in the 60th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angel Ariando in the 62nd minute of play forced Mataderos FC's goalkeeper Faustino Rufio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Mataderos FC booed when Club Gimnasia y Tiro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Epifanio Lohitzun didn't get a good kick on the ball. With 67 minutes on the clock, Benicio Gerazan commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 69 minutes into the match, Mataderos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Guido Milan came free, but Faustino Rufio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Esteban Duarte could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Roberto Gorosti made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Club Gimnasia y Tiro's Epifanio Lohitzun got a free kick in the 71st minute. After 74 played minutes Club Gimnasia y Tiro got a freekick which was hit by Epifanio Lohitzun. The audience thought a goal was coming when Esteban Duarte got free with Roberto Gorosti in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Esteban Duarte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Gorosti having to interfere. Hector Herena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Faustino Rufio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Angel Ariando managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Gimnasia y Tiro's supporters rose to their feet, but Angel Ariando was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Faustino Rufio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Esteban Duarte received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Roberto Gorosti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mataderos FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.