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Spectators: 7220 (Terracing: 5416, Seating: 1661, VIP seats: 143) Anselmo Machado started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After having played for 4 minutes, Fernan Deunoro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Racing Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fernan Deunoro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 10th minute, Joel Martxelin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Serafino Abechuco came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Chizap Internacional 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 Serafino Abechuco couldn't finish the play. Guillermo Tirso 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. 18 minutes into the match, Chizap Internacional FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Machado came free, but Marco Matteo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anselmo Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Racing Club's zone, Guillermo Tirso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Silvestre Garcia came out of the goal and Guillermo Tirso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marcelo Basajaun during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Racing Club getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Marcelo Basajaun hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Serafino Abechuco got free with Silvestre Garcia in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernan Deunoro in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Matteo saved Chizap Internacional FC from getting behind. Fernan Deunoro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Matteo having to interfere. Marco Matteo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anselmo Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Guillermo Tirso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Guillermo Tirso in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silvestre Garcia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 46th minute, Arnaldo Franco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Guillermo Tirso was the one to do the kick off. Fernan Deunoro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Matteo having to interfere. Silvestre Garcia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guillermo Tirso, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. 65 minutes into the match, Chizap Internacional FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Machado came free, but Marco Matteo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 69 minutes, Serafino Abechuco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chizap Internacional FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serafino Abechuco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marco Matteo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anselmo Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, Fernan Deunoro notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Chizap Internacional FC's Marco Matteo. Marco Matteo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Guillermo Tirso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Silvestre Garcia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 99th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chizap Internacional FC's goalkeeper Marco Matteo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Racing Club's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.