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Iguazú
Spectators: 7079 (Terracing: 5479, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 100) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Matias Izotz kicked off to start the match. Prudencio Walme hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Tristan Alsford fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cezmi Tüzel having to interfere. Fedele Pedroni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matias Izotz in the 13th minute of play. Fedele Pedroni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matias Izotz in the 16th minute of play. Tristan Alsford fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cezmi Tüzel having to interfere. Club Atletico El Linqueño's Cezmi Tüzel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tristan Alsford in the 22nd minute of play. In the 25th minute, Matias Izotz made a precise shot to the right of Fedele Pedroni. Copita FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Fedele Pedroni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Prudencio Walme in the 29th minute of the match. Club Atletico El Linqueño's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Tristan Alsford 36 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tristan Alsford in the 39th minute of play forced Club Atletico El Linqueño's goalkeeper Cezmi Tüzel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florencio Millan in the 40th minute of play forced Club Atletico El Linqueño's goalkeeper Cezmi Tüzel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rafael Celio during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 42nd minute, Rafael Celio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 46 minutes, Matias Izotz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Atletico El Linqueño's supporters crossed their fingers, but Matias Izotz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

A collision led to Club Atletico El Linqueño getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Clodoveo Txema hit a great ball. Evaristo Erauso's late challenge caught a Copita FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Evaristo Erauso helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Copita FC booed when Club Atletico El Linqueño was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evaristo Erauso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Laureano Lazcano took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 59th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cezmi Tüzel. Club Atletico El Linqueño's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of Club Atletico El Linqueño booed when Copita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laureano Lazcano didn't get a good kick on the ball. 66 minutes into the match, Matias Izotz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fedele Pedroni. Copita FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Matias Izotz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. In the 70th minute, Matias Izotz fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Rogelio Berart charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rogelio Berart the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 71 played minutes Copita FC got a freekick which was hit by Rogelio Berart. 73 minutes into the match, Matias Izotz dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fedele Pedroni, 1-5. Tristan Alsford received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Cezmi Tüzel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Copita FC's Tristan Alsford in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atletico El Linqueño's goalie prevented a goal. Fedele Pedroni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prudencio Walme in the 93rd minute of play. In the 94th match minute, Copita FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Severiano Salvatore to maneuver through the defense. The Club Atletico El Linqueño supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Club Atletico El Linqueño would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.