League

Gigante de Arroyito
Spectators: 7455 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 100) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Beppe Manzoli made the kick off which started today's match. 6 minutes in the game, Geronimo Cordaryal fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Ciro Txanton having to interfere. Laureano Ugutz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvestre Cidro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Rosario Central defense, Silvestre Cidro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Laureano Ugutz. The Rosario Central fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Laureano Ugutz should have stopped the shot. Marcos Amato struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Ciro Txanton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rosario Central. Laureano Ugutz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvestre Cidro in the 18th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ruben Tabb in the 25th minute of play forced Rosario Central's goalkeeper Laureano Ugutz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute MERLINFC were awarded a corner. Niceto Figueroa went to the cornerflag to take it. Lino Abajas kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Gaspar Xabel kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Rosario Central's Aurelio Lluis broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. If Geronimo Cordaryal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ruben Tabb took the ball and in the 42 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Laureano Ugutz. Laureano Ugutz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Geronimo Cordaryal scored 1-2 in the 48th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ciro Txanton, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After the first half MERLINFC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Silvestre Cidro was the one to do the kick off. In the 56th match minute, Rosario Central was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Geronimo Cordaryal to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silvestre Cidro in the 58th minute of play forced Rosario Central's goalkeeper Laureano Ugutz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ciro Txanton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcos Amato in the 59th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ruben Tabb got free with Laureano Ugutz in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cristo Sauveur kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Marcos Amato struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Ciro Txanton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rosario Central. 72 minutes into the game, Lino Abajas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MERLINFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rosario Central the free kick. A collision led to MERLINFC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Lino Abajas hit a great ball. The supporters of Rosario Central booed when MERLINFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaspar Xabel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Esteve Patrido took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ciro Txanton. MERLINFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. With a little luck, Rosario Central's Laureano Ugutz got control of the ball when Ruben Tabb tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jaime Henrico hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Beppe Manzoli might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ciro Txanton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Beppe Manzoli ran back to his position shaking his head. If Ruben Tabb had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Beppe Manzoli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Marcos Amato had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 96th minute, Marcos Amato 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. Geronimo Cordaryal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. MERLINFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.