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Estadio Millantu
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Luis María Nicoletti kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iván Luis Apel in the 4th minute of play forced Millantu FC's goalkeeper Juanjo Matetich to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Millantu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Niceto Gana came free, but Juanjo Matetich reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ariel FC's Iván Luis Apel got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niceto Gana in the 14th minute of play forced Millantu FC's goalkeeper Juanjo Matetich to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luis María Nicoletti received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rodolfo Velarde came out and tried to block the shot, but Luis María Nicoletti slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 16th minute. After having played for 20 minutes, Inocencio Tocornal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Millantu FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Inocencio Tocornal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Conrado Muñiz took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Juanjo Matetich. Juanjo Matetich dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After 32 played minutes Millantu FC got a freekick which was hit by Saverio Ballesteros. After 33 played minutes, Ariel FC's Fernán Bastías shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Juanjo Matetich came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Ariel FC reached it. 39 minutes into the match, Millantu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Iván Luis Apel came free, but Juanjo Matetich reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niceto Gana in the 40th minute of play forced Millantu FC's goalkeeper Juanjo Matetich to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

53 minutes into the game, Ariel FC's Niceto Gana nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Juanjo Matetich made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 56 minutes into the match, Inocencio Tocornal notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Ariel FC's Rodolfo Velarde. Rodolfo Velarde was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Nestor Millar's late challenge caught a Ariel FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nestor Millar helped the player get up and apologised. In the 60th minute, Nestor Millar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 63rd minute, but Juanjo Matetich got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Millantu FC hanging dry this time. Nestor Millar kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Millantu FC's Nestor Millar got his second yellow card of the match in the 67th minute. The referee ordered Nestor Millar off the ground. A collision led to Millantu FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Nestor Millar hit a great ball. Rodolfo Velarde didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Inocencio Tocornal went, in the 71st minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. Inocencio Tocornal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Inocencio Tocornal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Rodolfo Velarde tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rodolfo Velarde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Inocencio Tocornal in the 78th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Niceto Gana managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ariel FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Niceto Gana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juanjo Matetich breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 84th minute, Iván Luis Apel got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Iván Luis Apel in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juanjo Matetich saved Millantu FC from getting behind. Niceto Gana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juanjo Matetich showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iván Luis Apel, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. A collision led to Ariel FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Conrado Muñiz hit a great ball. Millantu FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Ariel FC for a fine match.