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El Monumental
Spectators: 7274 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 144) Atlanta FC's Venancio Salbatore proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Atlanta FC from getting a goal against them. If Enrique Harriet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Claudio Manuelo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Patricio Fortun read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Patricio Fortun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zeledon Jaen in the 12th minute of the match. Atlanta FC's Venancio Salbatore played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enrique Harriet in the 14th minute of play. Zeledon Jaen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Patricio Fortun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, El Famoso River Plate's Evaristo Argoitz got a free kick in the 17th minute. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind El Famoso River Plate's goalkeeper Patricio Fortun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Zeledon Jaen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Patricio Fortun was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. When Atlanta FC's Zeledon Jaen in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Famoso River Plate's goalie prevented a goal. Claudio Manuelo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Patricio Fortun read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Valentin Tonete sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Atlanta FC booed when El Famoso River Plate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Harriet didn't get a good kick on the ball. El Famoso River Plate's Patricio Fortun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zeledon Jaen in the 32nd minute of play. If Claudio Manuelo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. El Famoso River Plate's Patricio Fortun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zeledon Jaen in the 38th minute of play. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind El Famoso River Plate's goalkeeper Patricio Fortun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 40th match minute, El Famoso River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evaristo Argoitz to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind El Famoso River Plate's goalkeeper Patricio Fortun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.

After 53 minutes, Eulalio Selmo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the El Famoso River Plate and the Atlanta FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 53 played minutes El Famoso River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Eulalio Selmo. If Zeledon Jaen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Claudio Manuelo in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Patricio Fortun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, El Famoso River Plate's Ezequiel Petri got a free kick in the 77th minute. Severiano Oto charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Severiano Oto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 80th minute there was a penalty for Atlanta FC. Artemio Oidor stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Patricio Fortun. 1-1. Patricio Fortun was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Dario Ariando capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Dario Ariando really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eulalio Selmo in the 90th minute of play forced Atlanta FC's goalkeeper Venancio Salbatore to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Claudio Manuelo in the 100th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patricio Fortun saved El Famoso River Plate from getting behind.