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Estadio Chabela
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Paolo Incendio made the kick off which started today's match. Fausto Intxixu in the 5thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Federico Demesio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Paolo Incendio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 9th minute Paolo Incendio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Demesio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 10th minute Paolo Incendio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Demesio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Fausto Intxixu came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the Lanús 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 Fausto Intxixu couldn't finish the play. Adrian Tirso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sérgio Valle having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Adrian Tirso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sérgio Valle was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. The supporters of Estudiantes de La Plata booed when Lanús was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlando Cheche didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Lanús booed when Estudiantes de La Plata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. German Henrico didn't get a good kick on the ball. The corner led Estudiantes de La Plata's Matias Txanton to fire away a dangerous shot which Sérgio Valle despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Estudiantes de La Plata's Federico Demesio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paolo Incendio in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes into the game, Felipe Martinez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lanús's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Estudiantes de La Plata the free kick. Felipe Martinez kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. When Estudiantes de La Plata's German Henrico in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lanús's goalie prevented a goal. Paulino Dominix might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Federico Demesio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paulino Dominix ran back to his position shaking his head. Adrian Tirso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. German Henrico was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute German Henrico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sérgio Valle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 56 minutes, Adrian Tirso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estudiantes de La Plata's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adrian Tirso 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 66th minute, Romulo Chale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Adrian Tirso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Adrian Tirso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sérgio Valle having to interfere. After 80 played minutes Estudiantes de La Plata got a freekick which was hit by German Henrico. Benigno Fagildo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sérgio Valle having to make a save. 96 minutes into the match, Fausto Intxixu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Federico Demesio. Estudiantes de La Plata's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fausto Intxixu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Lanús were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Estudiantes de La Plata for a fine match.