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José Fierro
Spectators: 7195 (Terracing: 5398, Seating: 1654, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Baldomero Benvide made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Udalaitz in the 3rd minute of play forced Atlético Tucuman's goalkeeper Joel Gorbea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcelino Haritz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Artemio Dino made a huge save. Cristian Udalaitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Joel Gorbea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Joel Gorbea didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cristian Udalaitz went, in the 13th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Cannabicultores 420's Rene Gabon got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cristian Udalaitz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Aaron Gartzea received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Joel Gorbea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Augusto Montez hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. The long shot by Filomeno Rosario in the 24th minute really tested Artemio Dino's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Atlético Tucuman booed when Cannabicultores 420 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aaron Nevada didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Cristian Udalaitz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Joel Gorbea was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. Cannabicultores 420's Leonel Etxatxu got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Aaron Gartzea's late challenge caught a Atlético Tucuman's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aaron Gartzea helped the player get up and apologised. Aaron Gartzea kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute, Aaron Gartzea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Artemio Dino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldomero Benvide, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute of the match Augusto Montez shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joel Gorbea showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Cristian Udalaitz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cannabicultores 420's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Udalaitz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joel Gorbea breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 48 minutes, Flavio Lizardi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atlético Tucuman and the Cannabicultores 420 players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 48th minute, Flavio Lizardi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Cannabicultores 420's Cristian Udalaitz in the 49th minute got a chance for a shot 49th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Tucuman's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half Cannabicultores 420 were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristian Udalaitz made a kick off. Severo Ignatius kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the game, Cristian Udalaitz recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Joel Gorbea. Cristian Udalaitz showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. The supporters of Atlético Tucuman booed when Cannabicultores 420 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ignacio Salvidor didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atlético Tucuman's Joel Gorbea proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Atlético Tucuman from getting a goal against them. In the 73rd minute, Aaron Gartzea 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. Joel Gorbea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Udalaitz in the 76th minute of the match. Cristian Udalaitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Joel Gorbea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Atlético Tucuman's zone, Aaron Gartzea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joel Gorbea came out of the goal and Aaron Gartzea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 84th minute, Baldomero Benvide ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Artemio Dino was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. After having played for 90 minutes, Cristian Udalaitz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cannabicultores 420's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Udalaitz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Joel Gorbea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Inocencio Santo in the 96th minute. Artemio Dino didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Faustino Tulio went, in the 98th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Cannabicultores 420 players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.