League

Estadio Libertadores
Spectators: 6829 (Terracing: 5328, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 1) Hugo Hanot made the kick off and thus started the match. Leopoldo Mikelar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hugo Senio in the 4th minute of play. The supporters of Independiente F.C booed when Deportivo Santamarina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacinto Gaztea didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hugo Hanot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Independiente F.C's Bernard Ptaszek played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anibal Pereyra in the 12th minute of play. After 12 minutes, Guillermo Merexildo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Independiente F.C and the Deportivo Santamarina players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Deportivo Santamarina booed when Independiente F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Merexildo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Independiente F.C's Mauricio Cristofor got a free kick in the 29th minute. Jacinto Gaztea received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Bernard Ptaszek tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 35 minutes into the match, Deportivo Santamarina's goal looked a bit too open when Hugo Hanot came free, but Leopoldo Mikelar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 38th minute, Tadeo Kismi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Juan Otoniel kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anibal Pereyra to strike the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Independiente F.C's goalkeeper Bernard Ptaszek had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidro Piorno. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Santamarina's Geronimo Abar got a free kick in the 61st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abelardo Ioritz in the 64th minute of play forced Deportivo Santamarina's goalkeeper Leopoldo Mikelar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hugo Hanot in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leopoldo Mikelar saved Deportivo Santamarina from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Santamarina's Geronimo Abar got a free kick in the 71st minute. Hugo Hanot's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Leopoldo Mikelar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Anibal Pereyra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Bernard Ptaszek tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Deportivo Santamarina booed when Independiente F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Merexildo didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 77 in the game by Anibal Pereyra from a close distance when the talented Bernard Ptaszek managed to make a qualified save. Independiente F.C's players were relieved. After 80 played minutes Independiente F.C got a freekick which was hit by Guillermo Merexildo. In the 85th match minute, Independiente F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Merexildo to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Hugo Hanot's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Leopoldo Mikelar was relentless in the 89th minute of the game. In the 92nd minute, Jacinto Gaztea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Deportivo Santamarina's Ruben Lauren suffered a sore thigh after 97 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Leonides Eufrasio's late challenge caught a Deportivo Santamarina's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leonides Eufrasio helped the player get up and apologised. Deportivo Santamarina made a substitution. Nunez Illart replaced Ruben Lauren. A collision led to Independiente F.C getting a freekick after 100 minutes play. Leonides Eufrasio hit a great ball. Deportivo Santamarina played a much better game than Independiente F.C and deserved their victory. The Independiente F.C players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.