League

Estadio Arenales
Spectators: 6512 (Terracing: 5412, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 100) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Tiburcio Mitxaut started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Arenales AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Romeo Matxin came free, but Santiago Hodei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Arenales AFC's Felix Mero got a free kick in the 9th minute. A collision led to Arenales AFC getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Jorge Mouricio hit a great ball. Augusto Urtsua fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santiago Hodei having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, Tiburcio Mitxaut took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Ubaldo Dolfo to make any attempt to save it. Cristobal Chepe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Augusto Urtsua in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Santiago Hodei saved Arenales AFC from getting behind. When Arenales AFC's Tiburcio Mitxaut in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estudiantes de la Plata's goalie prevented a goal. When Tiburcio Mitxaut came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Arenales AFC 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 Tiburcio Mitxaut couldn't finish the play. Santiago Hodei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristobal Chepe in the 32nd minute of play. In the 33rd match minute, Arenales AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Froilan Argenis to maneuver through the defense. After 35 minutes, Cristobal Chepe made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Arenales AFC's Santiago Hodei tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Julio Ralondo 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. Julio Ralondo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ubaldo Dolfo having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Augusto Urtsua made a kick off. Augusto Urtsua struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Santiago Hodei didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estudiantes de la Plata. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Americo Semeno during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. When Cristobal Chepe came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Estudiantes de la Plata 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 Cristobal Chepe couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Estudiantes de la Plata's Joel Seguinus got a free kick in the 64th minute. Santiago Hodei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Augusto Urtsua, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Cristobal Chepe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santiago Hodei having to interfere. In the 73rd match minute, Arenales AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Mouricio to maneuver through the defense. Cristobal Chepe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Santiago Hodei tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Augusto Urtsua blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Santiago Hodei having to make a save. Felix Mero kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Tiburcio Mitxaut sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 88 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de la Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Tiburcio Mitxaut came free, but Ubaldo Dolfo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augusto Urtsua fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santiago Hodei having to interfere. A collision led to Estudiantes de la Plata getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Christian Feliu hit a great ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.