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Spectators: 7444 (Terracing: 5584, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ruben Ederono got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of C.A River Plate booed when Pelotines Sporting was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Lixandro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ruben Ederono in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Basilio Paul prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ruben Ederono in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Basilio Paul prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Celedonio Frederik recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 41st minute, Celedonio Frederik got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Celedonio Frederik was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute, Pelotines Sporting's Rodolfo Jago seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Rodolfo Jago the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Pelotines Sporting protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Rodolfo Jago had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 54th minute of the game. One of Pelotines Sporting:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of C.A River Plate:s goal. 63 minutes into the game, Norberto Rolado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pelotines Sporting's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave C.A River Plate the free kick. After 63 played minutes Pelotines Sporting got a freekick which was hit by Norberto Rolado. After having played for 66 minutes, Celedonio Frederik managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pelotines Sporting's supporters crossed their fingers, but Celedonio Frederik was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pelotines Sporting's Basilio Paul proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save Pelotines Sporting from getting a goal against them. Pelotines Sporting's Basilio Paul played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Guilabertus in the 71st minute of play. Ruben Ederono in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Basilio Paul, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 86th minute, Gerardo Franco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ruben Ederono in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Basilio Paul saved Pelotines Sporting from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gerardo Franco during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 94th minute, Gerardo Franco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. There was no doubt that Pelotines Sporting were the better team. Pelotines Sporting's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.