Metal Cage!
Spectators: 8404 (Terracing: 6317,
Seating: 1937, VIP seats: 150) Nemesio Isusko made the kick off and thus started the match. Agustín Rossi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nemesio Isusko, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. In the 5th minute José Ponce shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francisco Nesor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Agustín Rossi was out of position in the 6 minute of play, and Sergio Dennis capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Sergio Dennis really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. With a little luck, Rebelution's Agustín Rossi got control of the ball when Nemesio Isusko tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 12th minute Dario Guib shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francisco Nesor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sergio Denniss short, quick shot in the 13thth minute got Agustín Rossi to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergio Dennis in the 15th minute of play forced Rebelution's goalkeeper Agustín Rossi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the match, Dario Guib notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Metal Juniors's Francisco Nesor. Francisco Nesor was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of Rebelution booed when Metal Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leopoldo Itzaina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Americo Frascuelo, 26 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Gaspar Gerazan came free with the goalkeeper in the 29th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Agustín Rossi could save by the left post. Nemesio Isusko could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Agustín Rossi made a huge save. Agustín Rossi made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Sergio Dennis sent off a good shot on target. Through an outstanding action, after 38 minutes, Agustín Rossi successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Agustín Rossi didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nemesio Isusko went, in the 40th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.
The audience was convinced that Sergio Dennis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Agustín Rossi was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. Francisco Nesor was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Americo Frascuelo. Agustín Rossi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergio Dennis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With 62 minutes on the clock, Mauricio Cebo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Rebelution's Agustín Rossi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reinaldo Castro in the 65th minute of play. Agustín Rossi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nemesio Isusko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Agustín Rossi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nemesio Isusko's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Francisco Nesor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Ponce in the 79th minute of the match. Agustín Rossi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Ireno in the 82nd minute of the match. Agustín Rossi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Ireno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nemesio Isusko in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Agustín Rossi saved Rebelution from getting behind. 84 minutes into the game, Americo Frascuelo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rebelution's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Metal Juniors the free kick. After a rather tough play, Rebelution's Americo Frascuelo got a free kick in the 85th minute. Metal Juniors made a substitution. Miguel Sotero replaced Marco Ireno. Rebelution's Agustín Rossi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martín Palermo in the 87th minute of play. Agustín Rossi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martín Palermo, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Eloy Gaufred received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Agustín Rossi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Metal Juniors's Leopoldo Itzaina got a free kick in the 93rd minute. The Metal Juniors players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.
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