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Estadio Sumampa
Spectators: 6633 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1633, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Vicente Tirso took the kick off in the first half of the match. Matias Paulin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christopher Gustafsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Liviu Cristea's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jeronimo Orlondo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Leonides Mitxel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeronimo Orlondo having to interfere. Jeronimo Orlondo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonides Mitxel in the 15th minute of play. Israel Pacorro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Jeronimo Orlondo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 20 played minutes Sassi Team got a freekick which was hit by Amadeo Argi. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Cristea in the 25th minute of play forced Estudiantes De La Plata's goalkeeper Jeronimo Orlondo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Cristea in the 26th minute of play forced Estudiantes De La Plata's goalkeeper Jeronimo Orlondo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes had been played when some careless play by Estudiantes De La Plata's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kléber Faustino was slow to take the kick. During this time Sassi Team's players had a chance to rest. When Jesus Firman fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Estudiantes De La Plata's protests and gave Jesus Firman a yellow card for diving instead. After 30 played minutes Estudiantes De La Plata got a freekick which was hit by Jesus Firman. 31 minutes into the match, Estudiantes De La Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Liviu Cristea came free, but Jeronimo Orlondo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Liviu Cristea in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jeronimo Orlondo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vicente Tirso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Matias Paulin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 36 minutes into the match, Leonides Mitxel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jeronimo Orlondo. Estudiantes De La Plata's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leonides Mitxel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1.

Amancio Shantala charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amancio Shantala the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 52 played minutes Estudiantes De La Plata got a freekick which was hit by Amancio Shantala. 59 minutes into the game, one of Estudiantes De La Plata:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Christopher Gustafsson might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Matias Paulin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Christopher Gustafsson ran back to his position shaking his head. If Rogelio Urbes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Liviu Cristea kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. In the 75th match minute, Estudiantes De La Plata was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Tirso to maneuver through the defense. Jeronimo Orlondo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonides Mitxel in the 79th minute. Liviu Cristea in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jeronimo Orlondo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Christopher Gustafsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vicente Tirso scored 1-2 in the 89th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Matias Paulin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The Sassi Team players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.