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Martin Palermo
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Tacheros OFF's Faustão Melo 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. Santa Maradona's Jonathan Errapel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustão Melo in the 5th minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, Santa Maradona's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Najarro came free, but Jonathan Errapel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, Tacheros OFF's goal looked a bit too open when Rigoberto Thomas came free, but Rodolfo Anaya reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rodolfo Anaya showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gervasio Garcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 18th minute, Samuel Refugio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 18 minutes, Christian Najarro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tacheros OFF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christian Najarro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Tabb in the 22nd minute of play forced Santa Maradona's goalkeeper Jonathan Errapel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rodolfo Cordeiro got free with Rodolfo Anaya in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rodolfo Anaya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rigoberto Thomas in the 27th minute of play. Rodolfo Cordeiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Rodolfo Anaya made a huge save. Rodolfo Cordeiro might have been able to make a better finish in the 29th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rodolfo Anaya. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rodolfo Cordeiro ran back to his position shaking his head. Rodolfo Anaya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rigoberto Thomas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tacheros OFF's Rodolfo Anaya played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rigoberto Thomas in the 41st minute of play. Rodolfo Anaya showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigoberto Thomas, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After having played for 45 minutes, Rigoberto Thomas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santa Maradona's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rigoberto Thomas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rodolfo Anaya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 47th minute of play.

The wind increased when Rodolfo Cordeiro made the kick off in the second half. Rigoberto Thomas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodolfo Anaya read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. After having played for 54 minutes, Faustão Melo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tacheros OFF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Faustão Melo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 60th minute of play forced Tacheros OFF's goalkeeper Rodolfo Anaya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Errapel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faustão Melo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mattin Solbeida, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. When Santa Maradona's Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tacheros OFF's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Tacheros OFF getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Arnaldo Firman hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodolfo Anaya prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rodolfo Anaya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rigoberto Thomas in the 71st minute of play. Rodolfo Anaya stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rigoberto Thomas's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. When Mariano Tabb fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tacheros OFF's protests and gave Mariano Tabb a yellow card for diving instead. In the 73rd match minute, Tacheros OFF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mariano Tabb to maneuver through the defense. Rodolfo Anaya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rigoberto Thomas in the 76th minute of play. A collision led to Tacheros OFF getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Arnaldo Firman hit a great ball. Tacheros OFF's Rodolfo Anaya played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rigoberto Thomas in the 77th minute of play. Rodolfo Anaya showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rigoberto Thomas in the 79th minute of the match. In the 81st minute Faustão Melo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Errapel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Tacheros OFF booed when Santa Maradona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Ibar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mattin Solbeida received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jonathan Errapel came out and tried to block the shot, but Mattin Solbeida slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 86th minute. Rodolfo Anaya showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 90th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 93rd minute of play forced Tacheros OFF's goalkeeper Rodolfo Anaya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Santa Maradona's Rodolfo Cordeiro, in the 93rd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Santa Maradona. The Tacheros OFF supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Tacheros OFF would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.