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Estadio Berreta
Spectators: 6669 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1669, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lisandro Mitxaut made the kick off which started today's match. If Eusebio Pacorro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Julian Berbiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Wilfredo Timo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wilfredo Timo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Berbiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Wilfredo Timo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lisandro Mitxaut, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emiliano Casado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 19th minute Lisandro Mitxaut shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wilfredo Timo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 19 played minutes Rafaela LC got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Gilesindo. Julian Berbiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Wilfredo Timo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in NEUQUÉN ATL's zone, Eusebio Pacorro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gabriel Matei came out of the goal and Eusebio Pacorro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the match, Emiliano Casado had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gabriel Matei. NEUQUÉN ATL's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emiliano Casado was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Emiliano Casado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

After having played for 52 minutes, Emiliano Casado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rafaela LC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiliano Casado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 54 played minutes NEUQUÉN ATL got a freekick which was hit by Ramon Martinez. In the 56th minute, Eusebio Pacorro made a precise shot to the right of Gabriel Matei. NEUQUÉN ATL's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Gabriel Matei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Casado, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. NEUQUÉN ATL's Gabriel Matei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Casado in the 65th minute of play. Wilfredo Timo 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 69th minute. Lisandro Mitxaut fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilfredo Timo having to interfere. Emiliano Casado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 81 minutes, Emiliano Casado made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. NEUQUÉN ATL's Gabriel Matei tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Froilan Ilixo kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. The long shot by Apolo Ricart in the 89th minute really tested Wilfredo Timo'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. When the referee ended the match the Rafaela LC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.