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Spectators: 7184 (Terracing: 5390, Seating: 1652, VIP seats: 142) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nestor Richie kicked off to start the match. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Villa Ballester FC's Alfonso Abad in the 8th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Abel Barros was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Belgrano through an amazing save. Alfonso Abad struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Abel Barros didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Villa Ballester FC. If Alfonso Abad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeremias Policarpio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Barros having to interfere. Haroldo Vargas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Nestor Richie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Nestor Richie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abel Barros made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Jeremias Policarpio sent off a good shot on target. Alonzo Nayely made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nestor Richie in the 40th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Virgilio Koldobika during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 41 played minutes Belgrano got a freekick which was hit by Virgilio Koldobika. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alfonso Abad to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 54 minutes, Silverio Mazuste managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Villa Ballester FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silverio Mazuste was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 56 minutes into the match, Belgrano's goal looked a bit too open when Alfonso Abad came free, but Abel Barros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfonso Abad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alonzo Nayely made an important save on a dangerous shot by Haroldo Vargas in the 69th minute. In the 69th match minute, Villa Ballester FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Epifanio Jon to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Benjamin Venceslao during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Benjamin Venceslao kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. If Haroldo Vargas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Villa Ballester FC's Alfonso Abad got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Nestor Richie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Jeremias Policarpio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Belgrano's Urbano Urtun got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luciano Hanni hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.