U21 League

Jorge Guinzburg
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Altos Gatos FC's Cayetano Fraco started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Cayetano Fraco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Celso Frutos made a huge save. Celso Frutos was out of position in the 5 minute of play, and Felix Banegas capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Felix Banegas really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. When the match clock showed 11 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Tobias Natal sped through Altos Gatos FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Erasmo Salvidor. Erasmo Salvidor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Genaro Tebaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. 15 minutes into the match, Honorato Federigo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Erasmo Salvidor. Altos Gatos FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Honorato Federigo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. 19 minutes into the match, Guanacos's goal looked a bit too open when Cayetano Fraco came free, but Celso Frutos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tobias Natal took the ball and in the 21 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Erasmo Salvidor. Erasmo Salvidor dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 23rd minute, Genaro Tebaldo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Altos Gatos FC defense, Tobias Natal kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Erasmo Salvidor. The Altos Gatos FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Erasmo Salvidor should have stopped the shot. Erasmo Salvidor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tobias Natal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th match minute, Guanacos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodolfo Mino to maneuver through the defense. Erasmo Salvidor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Honorato Federigo in the 47th minute of play. The Altos Gatos FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Guanacos were winning 1-5.

The wind increased when Tobias Natal made the kick off in the second half. With his leg Erasmo Salvidor managed to avoid a goal in the 51stth minute, when Guanacos's Honorato Federigo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Altos Gatos FC's Erasmo Salvidor proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Altos Gatos FC from getting a goal against them. If Honorato Federigo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Honorato Federigo succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-6 in the 57th playminute. Cayetano Fraco struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Celso Frutos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altos Gatos FC. After 68 played minutes Altos Gatos FC got a freekick which was hit by German Duardo. In the 70th match minute, Guanacos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Berdoi to maneuver through the defense. Guanacos's Melchor Dimo was substituted for Genaro Tebaldo. The supporters of Altos Gatos FC booed when Guanacos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Berdoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erasmo Salvidor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodolfo Mino, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. If Lucas Iratze had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 78 played minutes Guanacos got a freekick which was hit by Tobias Natal. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Guanacos eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.