League

Santa Catalina
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) Ernesto Baldovino started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Rosario Central's Lautaro Martines got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Elias Roldan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but You Sheng Qi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. Cristian Lucchetti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osvaldo Grillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. You Sheng Qi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elias Roldan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. You Sheng Qi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elias Roldan in the 20th minute of the match. With a little luck, Rosario Central's Cristian Lucchetti got control of the ball when Angelo Txurio tried to sneak it across the goal line. When La Herradura FC's Marian Brytan in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rosario Central's goalie prevented a goal. The long shot by Ernesto Baldovino in the 31st minute really tested Cristian Lucchetti's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 34 minutes into the match, Rosario Central's goalkeeper Cristian Lucchetti had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ernesto Baldovino. The supporters of La Herradura FC booed when Rosario Central was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urbano Jaunti didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Ernesto Baldovino came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the La Herradura 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 Ernesto Baldovino couldn't finish the play. In the 45th minute, Urbano Jaunti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After recieving a nice pass, La Herradura FC's Ernesto Baldovino tried to score from far away in the 46th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After the first half Rosario Central were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Elias Roldan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 50th match minute, Rosario Central was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elias Roldan to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Ernesto Baldovino's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cristian Lucchetti was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. After 58 minutes Rosario Central's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ernesto Baldovino who took care of the corner kick. Rosario Central were awarded a corner in the 61th minute after La Herradura FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Piotr Perkowski took the corner. After a rather tough play, Rosario Central's Gerson Carneiro got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Ernesto Baldovino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Cristian Lucchetti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristian Lucchetti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldo Grillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. 74 minutes into the match, Rosario Central's goal looked a bit too open when Ernesto Baldovino came free, but Cristian Lucchetti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. You Sheng Qi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elias Roldan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ernesto Baldovino in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristian Lucchetti saved Rosario Central from getting behind. Cristian Lucchetti stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ernesto Baldovino's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. Rosario Central's Eriberto Sol was substituted for Jörn Näver. Marian Brytan hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Mergildo Fuente kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. In the 96th minute of the match, Lautaro Martines tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but You Sheng Qi saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.