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Spectators: 6660 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fidel Afonso made the kick off which started today's match. After having played for 5 minutes, Sergio Salvidor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. River Plate's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sergio Salvidor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Esteban Firmo hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. After having played for 13 minutes, Froilan Mincho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Haase's supporters crossed their fingers, but Froilan Mincho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 15 played minutes River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Sergio Salvidor. Froilan Mincho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Bernabel having to interfere. The supporters of River Plate booed when Haase was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ambrosio Mikelar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Everardo Donostias short, quick shot in the 25thth minute got Cristian Juvenal to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. River Plate's Roberto Bernabel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Magdaleno in the 27th minute of play. Roberto Bernabel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Froilan Mincho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Faustino Magdaleno in the 30th minute of play forced River Plate's goalkeeper Roberto Bernabel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristian Juvenal made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Everardo Donostia sent off a good shot on target. When Haase's Faustino Magdaleno in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye River Plate's goalie prevented a goal. Cristian Juvenal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fidel Afonso, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Fidel Afonso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Everardo Donostia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Faustino Magdaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Faustino Magdaleno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Roberto Bernabel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Fidel Afonso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cristian Juvenal was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. In the 69th minute, Emiliano Caradaro 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Froilan Mincho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Haase's supporters rose to their feet, but Froilan Mincho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Roberto Bernabel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Froilan Mincho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto Bernabel having to interfere. 88 minutes into the game, Everardo Donostia cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Cristian Juvenal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 98 minutes into the match, River Plate's goal looked a bit too open when Faustino Magdaleno came free, but Roberto Bernabel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Many of Haase's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Haase may have spent more time on the ball, but River Plate were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.