League

Estadio Unico 1996
Spectators: 7091 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jonathan Bizi took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Tiburcio Brion had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Rio de la Plata booed when bad religion FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santo Ubarna didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santos Menendo kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Eriberto Urdin made a fantastic save in the 10th minute, when Teobaldo Vincente sent off a good shot on target. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rio de la Plata's goalkeeper Matias Illart, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Matias Illart showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonathan Bizi, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Jonathan Bizi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matias Illart having to interfere. Teobaldo Vincente received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Eriberto Urdin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tiburcio Brion received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Eriberto Urdin came out and tried to block the shot, but Tiburcio Brion slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 35th minute. Fabian Dalmai lost his temper 39 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Atilano Lia placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

If Teobaldo Vincente had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 63 minutes into the game, Jonathan Bizi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Matias Illart. Jonathan Bizi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Edelmiro Teofilio kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. In the 70th match minute, bad religion FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Millrick to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the match, Rio de la Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Bizi came free, but Matias Illart reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Rio de la Plata's zone, Jonathan Bizi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Matias Illart came out of the goal and Jonathan Bizi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 79th match minute, bad religion FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Horado to maneuver through the defense. 86 minutes into the game, Jonathan Bizi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. bad religion FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rio de la Plata the free kick. The supporters of Rio de la Plata booed when bad religion FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonathan Bizi didn't get a good kick on the ball.