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Estadio Palermo
Spectators: 7201 (Terracing: 5435, Seating: 1666, VIP seats: 100) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dante Jerrald kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute Manuel Toli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hilario Pancho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Deportivo Gambeta's goal looked a bit too open when Camilo Pierres came free, but Hilario Pancho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Zacarias Clis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo Gambeta's supporters rose to their feet, but Zacarias Clis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evaristo Evangelista breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Isidoro Peruanton during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of MarB FC booed when Deportivo Gambeta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidoro Peruanton didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Camilo Pierres in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hilario Pancho saved Deportivo Gambeta from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Gambeta's Isidoro Peruanton got a free kick in the 21st minute. Deportivo Gambeta's Hilario Pancho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Camilo Pierres in the 22nd minute of play. Hilario Pancho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camilo Pierres in the 27th minute of play. Zacarias Clis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 34 minutes of play, MarB FC's Camilo Pierres made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hilario Pancho was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 38 played minutes MarB FC got a freekick which was hit by Zeledon Lando. 43 minutes into the game, Dante Jerrald recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Evaristo Evangelista. Dante Jerrald showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

MarB FC's Evaristo Evangelista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dante Jerrald in the 52nd minute of play. Silverio Beturian kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Zacarias Clis might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Evaristo Evangelista. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Zacarias Clis ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 63rd match minute, Deportivo Gambeta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fermin Urti to maneuver through the defense. Dante Jerrald might have been able to make a better finish in the 67th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Evaristo Evangelista. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Dante Jerrald ran back to his position shaking his head. Evaristo Evangelista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dante Jerrald, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Manuel Toli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hilario Pancho having to interfere. Dario Salomone kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Victorino Feliu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fernan Dalmai's late challenge caught a Deportivo Gambeta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fernan Dalmai helped the player get up and apologised. In the 78th minute, Fernan Dalmai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 80th minute Manuel Toli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hilario Pancho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. MarB FC's Camilo Pierres got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Manuel Toli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hilario Pancho having to interfere. In the 84th match minute, Deportivo Gambeta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Lluc to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Gambeta's zone, Manuel Toli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hilario Pancho came out of the goal and Manuel Toli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Camilo Pierres fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hilario Pancho having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Isidoro Peruanton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dante Jerrald's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Evaristo Evangelista read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 92nd minute of play. In the 94th minute, Zacarias Clis 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. In the 97th minute, Zacarias Clis 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. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.