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Spectators: 7120 (Terracing: 5341, Seating: 1638, VIP seats: 141) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gonzalo Nerio got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gonzalo Nerio in the 4th minute of play forced Club Atlético Colón's goalkeeper Andres Paulin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute, Virgilio Rodas made a precise shot to the right of Pablo Olando. rivermania1986's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Pablo Olando made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgilio Rodas in the 9th minute of play. After 15 played minutes Club Atlético Colón got a freekick which was hit by Rene Ledesma. Gonzalo Nerio's late challenge caught a Club Atlético Colón's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gonzalo Nerio helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Club Atlético Colón booed when rivermania1986 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gonzalo Nerio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 21 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Colón's goalkeeper Andres Paulin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Enzo Matthew. Andres Paulin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amador Piorno in the 24th minute of play. rivermania1986's Pablo Olando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgilio Rodas in the 26th minute of play. Amador Piorno's late challenge caught a Club Atlético Colón's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amador Piorno helped the player get up and apologised. Amador Piorno hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 31 minutes into the match, rivermania1986's goal looked a bit too open when Virgilio Rodas came free, but Pablo Olando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Virgilio Rodas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Virgilio Rodas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pablo Olando having to interfere. If Virgilio Rodas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The supporters of Club Atlético Colón booed when rivermania1986 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victorio Maties didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in rivermania1986's zone, Virgilio Rodas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pablo Olando came out of the goal and Virgilio Rodas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Elvio Bibiano to make the kick off. Pablo Olando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elvio Bibiano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 53 minutes, Elvio Bibiano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Atlético Colón's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elvio Bibiano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Virgilio Rodas came free with the goalkeeper in the 56th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Pablo Olando could save by the left post. The crowd rose to their feet as Elvio Bibiano kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Pablo Olando. That made the score 0-3 in the 58 minute of play. Club Atlético Colón made a substitution. Cosme Remigio replaced Atilano Barros. Elvio Bibiano's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 64thth minute, Pablo Olando skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With 67 minutes on the clock, Lino Arlo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Andres Paulin had in the 69thth minute some difficulties stopping Samuel Isauro's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Victorio Maties during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After having played for 77 minutes, Virgilio Rodas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Atlético Colón's supporters crossed their fingers, but Virgilio Rodas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 80th minute, Victorio Maties hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pablo Olando made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Virgilio Rodas sent off a good shot on target. Fernan Saturnin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pablo Olando having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club Atlético Colón walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.