Estadio Monumental
Spectators: 7101 (Terracing: 5327,
Seating: 1633, VIP seats: 141) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Borys Cwenar kicked off to start the match. Guido Gaxan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind Estudiantes de Berisso's goalkeeper Melchor Basualdo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Utku Demirel managed to get in a good position for a shot. River Plate's supporters rose to their feet, but Utku Demirel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Melchor Basualdo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Estudiantes de Berisso's Melchor Basualdo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Utku Demirel in the 25th minute of play. Borys Cwenar charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Borys Cwenar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, River Plate's Borys Cwenar got a free kick in the 31st minute. If Borys Cwenar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Faustino Maore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Melchor Basualdo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Jacinto Rozarius had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Guido Gaxan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Guido Gaxan kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Melchor Basualdo acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 46th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Faustino Maore. Melchor Basualdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Utku Demirel in the 47th minute of play. 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 home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Guido Gaxan was the one to do the kick off. Utku Demirel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Basualdo having to interfere. Borys Cwenar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Basualdo having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Estudiantes de Berisso's zone, Utku Demirel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Melchor Basualdo came out of the goal and Utku Demirel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 59th minute, Utku Demirel made a precise shot to the right of Melchor Basualdo. Estudiantes de Berisso's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Nereo Ereinotz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Basualdo having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Utku Demirel managed to get in a good position for a shot. River Plate's supporters rose to their feet, but Utku Demirel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Melchor Basualdo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Melchor Basualdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Utku Demirel in the 67th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Estudiantes de Berisso's zone, Utku Demirel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Melchor Basualdo came out of the goal and Utku Demirel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Borys Cwenar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Utku Demirel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Augusto Xabier recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With 81 minutes on the clock, Faustino Maore commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After having played for 82 minutes, Claudio Eztebe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estudiantes de Berisso's supporters crossed their fingers, but Claudio Eztebe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 86 minutes into the game, Eustacio Alfonso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Melchor Basualdo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 94 minutes into the game, Eustacio Alfonso was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. River Plate's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Estudiantes de Berisso the free kick. Eustacio Alfonso kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Borys Cwenar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Basualdo having to interfere. There was no doubt that River Plate were the better team. River Plate's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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