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Match Report
Purmamarca
Spectators: 7168 (Terracing: 5378,
Seating: 1648, VIP seats: 142) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alfredo Gai kicked off to start the match. Purmamarca's Zacarias Pietro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Gai in the 4th minute of play. After some careless play in the Purmamarca defense, Pastor Rivero kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zacarias Pietro. The Purmamarca fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zacarias Pietro should have stopped the shot. Zacarias Pietro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guillermo Gines in the 10th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, Pastor Rivero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pueblo Futbol Club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Purmamarca the free kick. 21 minutes into the match, Pueblo Futbol Club's Alfredo Gai sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zacarias Pietro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Zacarias Pietro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Gai in the 23rd minute of play. 26 minutes into the game, Ezequiel Ihintza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Purmamarca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pueblo Futbol Club the free kick. Purmamarca's Zacarias Pietro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Gai in the 31st minute of play. Zacarias Pietro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Gai in the 33rd minute of play. In the 35th minute, Alfredo Gai made a precise shot to the right of Zacarias Pietro. Purmamarca's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. In the 42nd minute, Domingos Nalo had to leave the field with a concussion. When Remigio Taurino fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Purmamarca's protests and gave Remigio Taurino a yellow card for diving instead. When Guillermo Gines came up free with the goalie in the 45th minute, the Pueblo Futbol Club fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Guillermo Gines couldn't finish the play. After the first half Pueblo Futbol Club were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.
Remigio Taurino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Purmamarca defense, Guillermo Gines kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zacarias Pietro. The Purmamarca fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zacarias Pietro should have stopped the shot. Guillermo Gines might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zacarias Pietro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Guillermo Gines ran back to his position shaking his head. If Guillermo Gines had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mauricio Salvidor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Guillermo Gines fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zacarias Pietro having to interfere. Guillermo Gines who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 69thth minute tested the skills of Zacarias Pietro when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Mauricio Salvidor kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. After having played for 76 minutes, Remigio Taurino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Purmamarca's supporters crossed their fingers, but Remigio Taurino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 91st minute, Alfredo Gai 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. If Mauricio Salvidor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Pueblo Futbol Club players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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