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Apóstoles
Spectators: 7175 (Terracing: 5383, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) Apóstoles FC's Atilano Lorencio 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. Ezequiel Faron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Polyplast's Alfredo Blasi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atilano Lorencio in the 11th minute of play. Ezequiel Faron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Atilano Lorencio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfredo Blasi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. Alfredo Blasi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Atilano Lorencio in the 19th minute of play. Bartolo Salvatore's late challenge caught a Apóstoles FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bartolo Salvatore helped the player get up and apologised. After 20 played minutes Polyplast got a freekick which was hit by Bartolo Salvatore. After a defensive mix-up in Polyplast's zone, Joaquin Matia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfredo Blasi came out of the goal and Joaquin Matia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Atilano Lorencio in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredo Blasi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ezequiel Faron struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Melchor Gilabert didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Polyplast. If Atilano Lorencio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ezequiel Faron in the 36th minute of play forced Apóstoles FC's goalkeeper Melchor Gilabert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joaquin Matias short, quick shot in the 39thth minute got Alfredo Blasi to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Melchor Gilabert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ezequiel Faron in the 43rd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joaquin Matia got free with Alfredo Blasi in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 47 minutes, Joaquin Matia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Apóstoles FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquin Matia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Lorenzo Gudesteo made the kick off in the second half. If Lorenzo Gudesteo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lorenzo Gudesteo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Polyplast's zone, Atilano Lorencio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfredo Blasi came out of the goal and Atilano Lorencio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Juan Gonsalvo fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Apóstoles FC's protests and gave Juan Gonsalvo a yellow card for diving instead. After 61 played minutes Apóstoles FC got a freekick which was hit by Juan Gonsalvo. After having played for 66 minutes, Lorenzo Gudesteo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Polyplast's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lorenzo Gudesteo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Orlando Fanuco in the 68thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Melchor Gilabert, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Joaquin Matia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfredo Blasi having to interfere. In the 73rd minute, Bartolo Salvatore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anselmo Ieltxu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 74th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Alfredo Blasi. Polyplast's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Melchor Gilabert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lorenzo Gudesteo, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Atilano Lorencio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Alfredo Blasi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 84 minutes, Joaquin Matia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Apóstoles FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquin Matia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Melchor Gilabert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lorenzo Gudesteo, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lorenzo Gudesteo in the 88th minute of play forced Apóstoles FC's goalkeeper Melchor Gilabert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfredo Blasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Atilano Lorencio, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. After 93 played minutes Apóstoles FC got a freekick which was hit by Teodoro Oskarbi. Ezequiel Faron spun around in front of the goal 95 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Apóstoles FC's goal. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.