League Play-Off

Estadio Independenci
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anibal Urki made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Riachuelo booed when Independencia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Lluciano didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Juan Bartolome had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abe Bynum showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anibal Urki, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Anibal Urki hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. 19 minutes into the game, Pablo Enmanuel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Riachuelo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Independencia the free kick. The supporters of Independencia booed when Riachuelo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pablo Enmanuel didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute, Anibal Urki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Independencia getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Abel Lluciano hit a great ball. 46 minutes into the match, Independencia's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Bartolome came free, but Angelino Corderun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

In the 69th match minute, Independencia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Delmiro Galtero to maneuver through the defense. 86 minutes into the match, Independencia's goalkeeper Angelino Corderun had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juan Bartolome. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan Bartolome in the 94th minute of play forced Independencia's goalkeeper Angelino Corderun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Riachuelo booed when Independencia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernabe Firme didn't get a good kick on the ball. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.