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Estadio Uspallata
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Modesto Ikatz got the match started through his kick off. Silvano Bastian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gilberto Sendoa in the 3rd minute of the match. Silvano Bastian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Handi in the 4th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the game, Melchor Jakue was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Potrero FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Uspallata the free kick. After a rather tough play, Potrero FC's Melchor Jakue got a free kick in the 8th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Uspallata's Basilio Hibai broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. When Uspallata's Modesto Ikatz in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Potrero FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Uspallata's Danilo Geofredo in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Potrero FC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Uspallata getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Anibal Bernabel hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Gilberto Sendoa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Silvano Bastian was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. In the 29th minute Adrian Stephen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvano Bastian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Modesto Ikatz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carolo Birila having to interfere. Rodrigo Handi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silvano Bastian read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rodrigo Handi to make the kick off. Rodrigo Handi struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Silvano Bastian didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Potrero FC. Danilo Geofredo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Carolo Birila tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Modesto Ikatz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Danilo Geofredo in the 60th minute of play forced Potrero FC's goalkeeper Carolo Birila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rodrigo Handi during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 65th match minute, Potrero FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodrigo Handi to maneuver through the defense. Silvano Bastian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Handi in the 71st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Modesto Ikatz in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carolo Birila prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Basilio Hibai hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Silvano Bastian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Handi in the 77th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Bonifacio Elivareo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uspallata's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Potrero FC the free kick. 80 minutes into the match, Melchor Jakue sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Silvano Bastian threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Melchor Jakue this time. The supporters of Uspallata booed when Potrero FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrian Stephen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Modesto Ikatz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Gilberto Sendoa came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Potrero 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 Gilberto Sendoa couldn't finish the play. Danilo Geofredo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal.