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Estadio Candelaria
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jeremias Izotz made the kick off which started today's match. Nereo Lehoi kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. If Celedonio Harkaitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jeremias Izotz in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artemio Gervaso saved Balumba from getting behind. Gerardo Kaiet's late challenge caught a Lomas de Zamora FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gerardo Kaiet helped the player get up and apologised. Gerardo Kaiet kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeremias Izotz in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artemio Gervaso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rogelio Baladi charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rogelio Baladi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Lomas de Zamora FC booed when Balumba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rogelio Baladi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeremias Izotz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Artemio Gervaso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Lomas de Zamora FC's Jeremias Oliverios got a free kick in the 27th minute. Balumba's Matias Dantae shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 28th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Narciso Napier but with some difficulty. In the 30th minute, Jeremias Izotz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lomas de Zamora FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Artemio Gervaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeremias Izotz in the 33rd minute of play. Artemio Gervaso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Mitxel, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. After 36 played minutes Balumba got a freekick which was hit by Nereo Aresti. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ramon Robres during the 48th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Balumba booed when Lomas de Zamora FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramon Robres didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Lomas de Zamora FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

If Celedonio Harkaitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lomas de Zamora FC were awarded a corner in the 55th minute after Balumba's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ramon Robres took the corner. Ramon Robres made a great header on Lomas de Zamora FC's corner, it was just that Balumba's Artemio Gervaso managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 58th minute, Celedonio Harkaitz reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Artemio Gervaso. The goal made the score 0-3. In the 70th minute, Ramon Robres 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. A hard shot 77 in the game by Celedonio Harkaitz from a close distance when the talented Artemio Gervaso managed to make a qualified save. Balumba's players were relieved. The Lomas de Zamora FC fans' excitement grew in the 79th match minute when Lomas de Zamora FC's Jeremias Izotz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 85 minutes into the match, Jeremias Izotz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Artemio Gervaso. Balumba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jeremias Izotz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeremias Izotz in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artemio Gervaso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match was over Lomas de Zamora FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Balumba throughout the match.