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Estadio Ramallo
Spectators: 7149 (Terracing: 5363, Seating: 1644, VIP seats: 142) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Saul Oalo made the kick off which started today's match. Ezequiel Marko kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. Marcos George sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Marcos George came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Banfield fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Marcos George couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Ramallo FC's zone, Dario Rosario stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rosendo Gelacio came out of the goal and Dario Rosario tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Banfield's Norberto Shepherd got a free kick in the 20th minute. When Adrian Astigar came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Ramallo FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Adrian Astigar couldn't finish the play. 30 minutes into the game, Banfield's Marcos George nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rosendo Gelacio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. If Marcos George had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Ramallo FC's zone, Paulo Hondo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rosendo Gelacio came out of the goal and Paulo Hondo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 37 minutes, Paulo Hondo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Banfield's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulo Hondo 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 38th minute, Paulo Hondo made a precise shot to the right of Rosendo Gelacio. Ramallo FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. When Tadeo Ramirez fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ramallo FC's protests and gave Tadeo Ramirez a yellow card for diving instead. After 43 played minutes Ramallo FC got a freekick which was hit by Tadeo Ramirez. Marcos George received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Rosendo Gelacio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomás Galeno made a kick off. When Banfield's Marcos George in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ramallo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Damaso Orlan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 61st match minute, Banfield was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Hondo to maneuver through the defense. Jaime Eron received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Pedro Wicky tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Paulo Hondo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Rosendo Gelacio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tadeo Ramirez was shown his second yellow card after 76 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Tadeo Ramirez hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Marcos George kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Rosendo Gelacio. That made the score 0-6 in the 77 minute of play. 88 minutes into the game, Marcos George lined in a short shot 0-7 behind a frustrated Rosendo Gelacio. If Marcos George had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcos George sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Banfield played a much better game than Ramallo FC and deserved their victory. The Ramallo FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.