League

Estadio Angel Correa
Spectators: 7183 (Terracing: 5389, Seating: 1652, VIP seats: 142) In the 2nd minute, Elpidio Martino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hipolito Alfonso in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Patricio Matteo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gabriel Berriotxoa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gervasio Ipar went, in the 9th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Gabriel Berriotxoa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Gonzalez in the 12th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hermengildo Laurgain in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patricio Matteo saved LaMaquinita from getting behind. Cayetano Boni kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. In the 17thth minute of the game Hermengildo Laurgain who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but LaMaquinita's Patricio Matteo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gabriel Berriotxoa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauro Gonzalez, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Elpidio Martino kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. When Rancul's Hermengildo Laurgain in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LaMaquinita's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Desiderio Lizar during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Rancul booed when LaMaquinita was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Desiderio Lizar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hipolito Alfonso 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. Patricio Matteo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hipolito Alfonso in the 35th minute of the match. 37 minutes into the game, Rancul's Hermengildo Laurgain nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Patricio Matteo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 44 minutes into the match, Rancul's Hipolito Alfonso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Patricio Matteo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Hipolito Alfonso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Patricio Matteo made a huge save. LaMaquinita's Patricio Matteo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save LaMaquinita from getting a goal against them. After some careless play in the LaMaquinita defense, Hipolito Alfonso kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Patricio Matteo. The LaMaquinita fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Patricio Matteo should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauro Gonzalez in the 64th minute of play forced Rancul's goalkeeper Gabriel Berriotxoa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 73rd minute, Arnoldo Inautzi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Siro Rufio came free in the 75th minute and tried to tip the ball over Gabriel Berriotxoa, but to the joy of Rancul's supporters the ball hit the crossbar and out. 82 minutes into the match, LaMaquinita's goal looked a bit too open when Hermengildo Laurgain came free, but Patricio Matteo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rancul's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.