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Jose Amalfitani
Spectators: 7074 (Terracing: 5307, Seating: 1627, VIP seats: 140) An unexpectedly hard shot by Modesto Machado in the 5th minute of play forced Velez Sarsfield FC's goalkeeper Mateo Confesor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th match minute, C.A. Colón de Santa Fe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Modesto Machado to maneuver through the defense. Simon Quico blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leon James having to make a save. Sixto Fonda charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sixto Fonda the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Sixto Fonda kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. In the 18th minute, Octavio Geofredo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 19th minute of the match Carmelo Maties shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mateo Confesor showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When C.A. Colón de Santa Fe's Modesto Machado in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Velez Sarsfield FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25th minute Matias Socorro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mateo Confesor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mateo Confesor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodoro Savion, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mateo Confesor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodoro Savion, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. In the 36th minute Modesto Machado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mateo Confesor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Elpidio Eguntsenti charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Elpidio Eguntsenti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Elpidio Eguntsenti kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the match, Velez Sarsfield FC's goal looked a bit too open when Modesto Machado came free, but Mateo Confesor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 47 minutes, Fulgencio Danel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Velez Sarsfield FC and the C.A. Colón de Santa Fe players grew even worse after the yellow card. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Modesto Machado to strike the kick off in the second half. Teodoro Savion kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Mateo Confesor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Modesto Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After a rather tough play, C.A. Colón de Santa Fe's Modesto Machado got a free kick in the 65th minute. After a rather tough play, Velez Sarsfield FC's Simon Quico got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 69th minute, Sixto Fonda ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mateo Confesor was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-4. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 72nd minute, but Mateo Confesor got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Velez Sarsfield FC hanging dry this time. Sixto Fonda who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Mateo Confesor when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Mateo Confesor was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Modesto Machado showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 74 minute of play. Siro Victoro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Mateo Confesor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Orlando Rosalio's late challenge caught a C.A. Colón de Santa Fe's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Orlando Rosalio helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 78th minute of the game. One of Velez Sarsfield FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of C.A. Colón de Santa Fe:s goal. With an all-out effort, C.A. Colón de Santa Fe's Mateo Confesor threw himself towards the right post 86 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Elpidio Eguntsenti, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Elpidio Elodio's late challenge caught a C.A. Colón de Santa Fe's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elpidio Elodio helped the player get up and apologised. In the 89th minute, Elpidio Elodio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Velez Sarsfield FC defense, Modesto Machado kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mateo Confesor. The Velez Sarsfield FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mateo Confesor should have stopped the shot. If Matias Socorro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 97th minute Matias Socorro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mateo Confesor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.