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Salto
Spectators: 6698 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1698, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Elpidio Sansone took the kick off in the first half of the match. A hard shot 7 in the game by Amadeo Galo from a close distance when the talented Jose Adrio managed to make a qualified save. Itatí FC's players were relieved. Zeledon Cortez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leonardo Demario having to interfere. Itatí FC's Jose Adrio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Itatí FC from getting a goal against them. Jose Adrio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Sansone in the 26th minute of play. Amadeo Galo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Jose Adrio made a huge save. Leonardo Demario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeledon Cortez in the 31st minute of play. If Lucio Montrel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some careless play in the Salto AFC defense, Zeledon Cortez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Leonardo Demario. The Salto AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Leonardo Demario should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucio Montrel in the 36th minute of play forced Salto AFC's goalkeeper Leonardo Demario to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zeledon Cortez in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leonardo Demario saved Salto AFC from getting behind. Elpidio Sansone was extremely unlucky when he, in the 40th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Elpidio Sansone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elpidio Sansone 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. Adriana Tebaldo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 50thth minute tested the skills of Jose Adrio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The Salto AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Itatí FC were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zeledon Cortez was the one to do the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elpidio Sansone in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jose Adrio saved Itatí FC from getting behind. In the 56th match minute, Itatí FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leopoldo Emesto to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Itatí FC's zone, Amadeo Galo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jose Adrio came out of the goal and Amadeo Galo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 61 minutes into the match, Itatí FC's Lucio Montrel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Leonardo Demario narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 68 minutes into the game, Florentino Bilbo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Salto AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Itatí FC the free kick. After 67 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Salto AFC! 70 minutes into the match, Salto AFC's goalkeeper Leonardo Demario had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucio Montrel. Adriana Tebaldo's late challenge caught a Itatí FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adriana Tebaldo helped the player get up and apologised. Adriana Tebaldo hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Lucio Montrel who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Leonardo Demario when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Eloy Lastur's late challenge caught a Itatí FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eloy Lastur helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Itatí FC booed when Salto AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eloy Lastur didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amadeo Galo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Jose Adrio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lucio Montrel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Leonardo Demario made a huge save. Lucio Montrel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jose Adrio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Sansone in the 97th minute of play. Elpidio Sansone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 100th minute. Jose Adrio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Itatí FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.