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EL TORITO
Spectators: 7244 (Terracing: 5434, Seating: 1666, VIP seats: 144) Lisandro Mitxaut made the kick off and thus started the match. When NEUQUÉN ATL's Lisandro Mitxaut in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NUEVA CHICAGO's goalie prevented a goal. Gabriel Matei made a fantastic save in the 10th minute, when Nicasio Goi sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nicasio Goi got free with Gabriel Matei in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, NEUQUÉN ATL's Ramon Martinez got a free kick in the 12th minute. Aurelio Cristofor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Julian Berbiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Berbiz in the 20th minute of play forced NUEVA CHICAGO's goalkeeper Mauro Jerico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lisandro Mitxaut in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mauro Jerico saved NUEVA CHICAGO from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Julian Berbiz in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mauro Jerico prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to NEUQUÉN ATL getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Ramon Martinez hit a great ball. Mauro Jerico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lisandro Mitxaut, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Nicasio Goi struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Gabriel Matei didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NUEVA CHICAGO. NEUQUÉN ATL's Gabriel Matei proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save NEUQUÉN ATL from getting a goal against them. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aurelio Cristofor made a kick off. A collision led to NUEVA CHICAGO getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Manuel Gilabert hit a great ball. Mauro Jerico made an important save on a dangerous shot by Apolo Ricart in the 67th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicasio Goi in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gabriel Matei saved NEUQUÉN ATL from getting behind. Lisandro Mitxaut struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Mauro Jerico didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NEUQUÉN ATL. A collision led to NUEVA CHICAGO getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Bernardino Illart hit a great ball. A collision led to NUEVA CHICAGO getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Arnoldo Gines hit a great ball. 79 minutes into the match, NEUQUÉN ATL's Apolo Ricart broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Julian Berbiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 91 played minutes NUEVA CHICAGO got a freekick which was hit by Eulalio Totakoxe. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched NEUQUÉN ATL eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.