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Pillahuincó
Spectators: 6680 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1680, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Americo Gentza took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tomas Wittemans made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albano Fliz in the 2nd minute of play. 2 minutes into the game, Pillahuincó AFC's Albano Fliz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tomas Wittemans made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After 7 played minutes Deportivo Roca got a freekick which was hit by Placido Manilan. After recieving a nice pass, Pillahuincó AFC's Jairo Ralondo tried to score from far away in the 8th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Enrique Rey fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomas Wittemans having to interfere. A collision led to Deportivo Roca getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Felix Flor hit a great ball. 22 minutes into the match, Enrique Rey had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tomas Wittemans. Deportivo Roca's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Enrique Rey was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. When Deportivo Roca's Americo Gentza in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pillahuincó AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 38th minute, Felix Flor 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Americo Gentza in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pascual Quintun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 41 minutes, Mario Gartzea managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Roca's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mario Gartzea was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Americo Gentza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Pascual Quintun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felix Flor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pascual Quintun having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Albano Fliz to strike the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fulgencio Abad during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Deportivo Roca booed when Pillahuincó AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fulgencio Abad didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Felix Flor came up free with the goalie in the 59th minute, the Deportivo Roca 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 Felix Flor couldn't finish the play. Deportivo Roca's Americo Gentza got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Felix Flor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Roca's Anacleto Natal got a free kick in the 65th minute. Anacleto Natal took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 68th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Pascual Quintun. Pillahuincó AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 70 minutes into the game, Felix Flor was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Deportivo Roca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pillahuincó AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Roca's Felix Flor got a free kick in the 72nd minute. In the 76th minute Albano Fliz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomas Wittemans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Americo Gentza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enrique Rey in the 86th minute of play forced Deportivo Roca's goalkeeper Tomas Wittemans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Deportivo Roca's Tomas Wittemans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albano Fliz in the 88th minute of play. In the 97th minute Americo Gentza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pascual Quintun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the referee blew the final whistle, Pillahuincó AFC could leave the field as winners, despite Deportivo Roca having more of the ball for most of the match.