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Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) DOCE MONOS's Cipriano Txurio started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Bernardo Pelagius recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alejo Natal's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Elias Harri firmly grabbed it by the left post. Lisandro Crispo charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lisandro Crispo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 9th minute, Lisandro Crispo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cipriano Txurio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 13 in the game by Alejo Natal from a close distance when the talented Elias Harri managed to make a qualified save. Newells Old Boys's players were relieved. Lisandro Crispo was shown his second yellow card after 17 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Eustaquio Jerardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rogelio Loren, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 28thth minute of the game Rogelio Loren who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but DOCE MONOS's Eustaquio Jerardo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Honorato Laurentzi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Eustaquio Jerardo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rogelio Loren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Elias Harri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Delmar Frantzes in the 39th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

If Alejo Natal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Osvaldo Leobardo hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Elias Harri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejo Natal, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After 60 played minutes DOCE MONOS got a freekick which was hit by Norberto Ler. After 65 minutes, Cipriano Txurio made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Newells Old Boys's Elias Harri tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Cipriano Txurio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Elias Harri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Alejo Natal managed to get in a good position for a shot. DOCE MONOS's supporters rose to their feet, but Alejo Natal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elias Harri breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alejo Natal in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elias Harri saved Newells Old Boys from getting behind. If Rogelio Loren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Newells Old Boys booed when DOCE MONOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejo Natal didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Newells Old Boys booed when DOCE MONOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Salvador Martinez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, Newells Old Boys's Agustin Katia tried to score from far away in the 82nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After 84 played minutes DOCE MONOS got a freekick which was hit by Godfredo Blanco. Eustaquio Jerardo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rogelio Loren in the 87th minute. Cipriano Txurio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. DOCE MONOS's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.