League

Estadio San Martín
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) When Emanuel Gartzen came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Devoto club social 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 Emanuel Gartzen couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcial Valerio in the 5th minute of play forced Escalada City FC's goalkeeper Pastor Noriega to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Devoto club social's goal looked a bit too open when Pastor Quiroga came free, but Victoriano Horado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Celso Onbera fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Escalada City FC's protests and gave Celso Onbera a yellow card for diving instead. Pastor Noriega showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Gartzen, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 15 minutes into the game, Cesar Columbo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Escalada City FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Devoto club social the free kick. Cesar Columbo kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Devoto club social's Emanuel Gartzen got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Escalada City FC's Jairo Ovando got a free kick in the 25th minute. Victoriano Horado made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pastor Quiroga in the 30th minute. 34 minutes into the match, Marcial Valerio notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Escalada City FC's Pastor Noriega. Pastor Noriega was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Pastor Noriega made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Venancio Brion in the 37th minute of play. In the 39th minute Emanuel Gartzen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Noriega saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 40 minutes into the game, Pastor Quiroga cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Victoriano Horado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Martinez in the 43rd minute of play forced Escalada City FC's goalkeeper Pastor Noriega to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pastor Noriega made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcial Valerio in the 45th minute of play. A collision led to Devoto club social getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Victor Harri hit a great ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Venancio Brion was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Devoto club social's Venancio Brion ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Pastor Noriega. Pastor Noriega yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-4. The audience thought a goal was coming when Venancio Brion got free with Pastor Noriega in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Escalada City FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Celso Onbera hit a great ball. 68 minutes into the game, Victor Harri was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Devoto club social's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Escalada City FC the free kick. The supporters of Escalada City FC booed when Devoto club social was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victor Harri didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Devoto club social booed when Escalada City FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernán Abril didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcial Valerio received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Pastor Noriega came out and tried to block the shot, but Marcial Valerio slotted it home off the left post making it 1-5 in the 80th minute. Erol Simpatiaji hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. A hard shot 91 in the game by Venancio Brion from a close distance when the talented Pastor Noriega managed to make a qualified save. Escalada City FC's players were relieved. Victoriano Horado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celestino Ponce in the 92nd minute of play. Pastor Quiroga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match was over Devoto club social could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Escalada City FC throughout the match.