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La Republica
Spectators: 7074 (Terracing: 5307, Seating: 1627, VIP seats: 140) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Adolfo Orland started the match with the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in G.N.T fc's zone, Sebastian Bernaldo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bernabe Maiorga came out of the goal and Sebastian Bernaldo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mauricio Errando hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adolfo Orland got free with Bernabe Maiorga in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Adolfo Orland who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Bernabe Maiorga when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After having played for 14 minutes, Adolfo Orland managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Porvenir Talleres's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adolfo Orland was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Adolfo Orland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benito Nataniel charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benito Nataniel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Benito Nataniel hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute, Salvador Laffitte made a precise shot to the right of Claudio Argoitz. Porvenir Talleres's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Bernabe Maiorga was out of position in the 32 minute of play, and Adolfo Orland capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Adolfo Orland really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. After a rather tough play, G.N.T fc's Lino Urritz got a free kick in the 36th minute. When Porvenir Talleres's Adolfo Orland in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye G.N.T fc's goalie prevented a goal. Benito Nataniel hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. After 42 played minutes Porvenir Talleres got a freekick which was hit by Alejandro Tebaldo.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Salvador Laffitte made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Porvenir Talleres's goal looked a bit too open when Salvador Laffitte came free, but Claudio Argoitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 56th minute Salvador Laffitte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Claudio Argoitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 58 played minutes, G.N.T fc's Lino Urritz shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Claudio Argoitz came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in G.N.T fc reached it. Claudio Argoitz was a little too slow when Mauricio Errando got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 59th minute. The score was now 1-2. 63 minutes into the game, Porvenir Talleres's Sebastian Bernaldo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bernabe Maiorga made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. If Giosta Tervo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Mauricio Errando fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored G.N.T fc's protests and gave Mauricio Errando a yellow card for diving instead. In the 67th match minute, G.N.T fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Errando to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adolfo Orland in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernabe Maiorga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adolfo Orland in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernabe Maiorga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 81st minute Salvador Laffitte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Claudio Argoitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernabe Maiorga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Bernaldo in the 84th minute of play. G.N.T fc's Bernabe Maiorga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastian Bernaldo in the 88th minute of play. After 89 played minutes G.N.T fc got a freekick which was hit by Jesus Johans. Adolfo Orland fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bernabe Maiorga having to interfere. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Porvenir Talleres players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.