League

El Monumental
Spectators: 7236 (Terracing: 5429, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dionisio Kusko got the match started through his kick off. If Romulo Haimar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Reluxe FC booed when Club Atletico Rafaela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serafin Sadurni didn't get a good kick on the ball. 13 minutes into the game, Alonzo Chan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Urbano Mel. Alonzo Chan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anselmo Madaleno in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jacobo Remir saved Club Atletico Rafaela from getting behind. Jacobo Remir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anselmo Madaleno in the 20th minute of play. With a little luck, Reluxe FC's Urbano Mel got control of the ball when Romulo Haimar tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jesus Arano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jacobo Remir read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Anselmo Madaleno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Jacobo Remir tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Jesus Arano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jesus Arano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jacobo Remir having to interfere. Jesus Arano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jacobo Remir having to interfere. Anselmo Madaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The wind increased when Anselmo Madaleno made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Mateo Nafarroa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Reluxe FC booed when Club Atletico Rafaela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romulo Haimar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dionisio Kusko recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Romulo Haimar might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Urbano Mel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Romulo Haimar ran back to his position shaking his head. Dionisio Kusko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urbano Mel having to interfere. In the 81st minute, one of Reluxe FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Reluxe FC. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atletico Rafaela's goalkeeper Jacobo Remir, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jesus Arano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Jacobo Remir tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Dionisio Kusko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Club Atletico Rafaela fans cheered their team off the field, for while Reluxe FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.