League

Epuyén
Spectators: 6702 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1672, VIP seats: 30) SG Automotores's Isac Veríssimo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Isac Veríssimo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Laureano Lluterio in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pastor Estavan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Venancio Olayo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 9thth minute, Charis Fotiadis skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Charis Fotiadis didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cleto Piarres went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. In the 16th match minute, SG Automotores was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonides Suarez to maneuver through the defense. Charis Fotiadis made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Cleto Piarres sent off a good shot on target. When Tadeo Valente came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the Epuyén 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 Tadeo Valente couldn't finish the play. 27 minutes into the match, Epuyén's goal looked a bit too open when Isac Veríssimo came free, but Pastor Estavan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnoldo Lluterio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Pastor Estavan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 34 minutes into the game, Luciano Fiz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Epuyén's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SG Automotores the free kick. In the 34th match minute, Epuyén was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luciano Fiz to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tadeo Valente was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Tadeo Valente managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Epuyén's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tadeo Valente was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Isac Veríssimo took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pastor Estavan. Pastor Estavan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. In the 59th minute of the match Luciano Fiz sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Charis Fotiadis skillfully saved the ball. Isac Veríssimo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pastor Estavan having to interfere. Epuyén's Pastor Estavan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laureano Lluterio in the 64th minute of play. Luciano Fiz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 68th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Charis Fotiadis. SG Automotores's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Igor Txartiko took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 79th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Pastor Estavan. Epuyén's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Rene Chano fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Epuyén's protests and gave Rene Chano a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of SG Automotores booed when Epuyén was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rene Chano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pastor Estavan acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 86th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Igor Txartiko. Isac Veríssimo succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-3 in the 87th playminute. 92 minutes in the game, Isac Veríssimo fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Pastor Estavan having to interfere. When SG Automotores's Laureano Lluterio in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Epuyén's goalie prevented a goal. In the 95th minute of the match, Isac Veríssimo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Pastor Estavan was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched SG Automotores eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.