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Estadio Chusca
Spectators: 6667 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidro Salbatore in the 3rd minute of play forced Chusca's goalkeeper Eustaquio Bartoli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Independiente's Isidro Salbatore got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Eustaquio Bartoli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidro Salbatore in the 11th minute of play. In the 12th minute Eulalio Maju shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustaquio Bartoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidro Salbatore in the 13th minute of play forced Chusca's goalkeeper Eustaquio Bartoli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eustaquio Bartoli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidro Salbatore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by David Torres during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 18th match minute, Chusca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Torres to maneuver through the defense. Isidro Salbatore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Eustaquio Bartoli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eustaquio Bartoli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eulalio Maju, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Eustaquio Bartoli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eulalio Maju in the 22nd minute of the match. After 24 played minutes, Independiente's David Ihintza shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Eustaquio Bartoli came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Independiente reached it. Eulalio Maju received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Eustaquio Bartoli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eustaquio Bartoli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eulalio Maju, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. A collision led to Independiente getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Saverio Gai hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Independiente's zone, Leonides Pueblo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benigno Fagondo came out of the goal and Leonides Pueblo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Isidro Salbatore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Independiente's Eulalio Maju in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chusca's goalie prevented a goal. If Isidro Salbatore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eulalio Maju recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eulalio Maju fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eustaquio Bartoli having to interfere. Isidro Salbatore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Eustaquio Bartoli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Isidro Salbatore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when David Torres stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Saverio Gai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eustaquio Bartoli didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Independiente's Isidro Salbatore shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. In the 64th minute, Independiente's Eulalio Maju ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Eustaquio Bartoli. Eustaquio Bartoli yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. 67 minutes into the game, Independiente's Isidro Salbatore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eustaquio Bartoli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Eustaquio Bartoli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidro Salbatore in the 72nd minute. With a little luck, Chusca's Eustaquio Bartoli got control of the ball when Saverio Gai tried to sneak it across the goal line. Independiente's Benigno Fagondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonides Pueblo in the 76th minute of play. In the 77th minute, David Torres 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. If Eulalio Maju had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 82 minutes into the game, Marco Ruy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Independiente's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chusca the free kick. A collision led to Independiente getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Marco Ruy hit a great ball. Isidro Salbatore fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eustaquio Bartoli having to interfere. Saverio Gai's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eustaquio Bartoli firmly grabbed it by the left post. Eustaquio Bartoli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celestino Ricart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Eulalio Maju had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eustaquio Bartoli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eulalio Maju, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. When the match was over Independiente could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Chusca throughout the match.