League

Estadio Rivadavia
Spectators: 7232 (Terracing: 5426, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) Bonifacio Cidro started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bonifacio Cidro in the 3rd minute of play forced Atletico De Rafaela's goalkeeper Basilio Miro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute, Raimundo Llin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Júlio Garcia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Basilio Miro having to interfere. Basilio Miro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bonifacio Cidro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 18 minutes into the game, Raimundo Llin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Atletico River Plate's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atletico De Rafaela the free kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Raul Osasun in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Javier Beltza saved Club Atletico River Plate from getting behind. In the 21st minute, one of Atletico De Rafaela:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Atletico De Rafaela. Basilio Miro had in the 23rdth minute some difficulties stopping Raimundo Llin's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 34 minutes into the game, Atletico De Rafaela's Claudio Bikendi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Javier Beltza made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Raul Osasun stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Club Atletico River Plate getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Bernhard Nugin hit a great ball. 56 minutes into the game, Ivan Quirce was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atletico De Rafaela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Atletico River Plate the free kick. A collision led to Atletico De Rafaela getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Ivan Quirce hit a great ball. A collision led to Atletico De Rafaela getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Raul Osasun hit a great ball. Raimundo Llin got his second yellow card in the match during the 66th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 66th match minute, Club Atletico River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raimundo Llin to maneuver through the defense. Omar Bernard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71st match minute, Club Atletico River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernhard Nugin to maneuver through the defense. Claudio Bikendi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 87th minute, Júlio Garcia 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. Javier Beltza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raul Osasun, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. When the final whistle went the supporters of Atletico De Rafaela were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant Club Atletico River Plate side.