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Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rene Restu kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Deportivo Balvanera booed when A.C. Patagonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberigo Aversano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Francesco Colasante made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Omar Fliz sent off a good shot on target. Francesco Colasante took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Restu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francesco Colasante made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rene Restu in the 15th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, A.C. Patagonia's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Sosa came free, but Francesco Colasante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute of the match, Santiago Sosa tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Francesco Colasante saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Deportivo Balvanera's Ramiro Quin got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Teodosio Urtats showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Maldini in the 37th minute of the match. A.C. Patagonia's Diego Cericola was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Teodosio Urtats in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Francesco Colasante was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Rene Restu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 40 minute of play. Francesco Colasante made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rene Restu in the 43rd minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Arturo Maldini was the one to do the kick off. When Deportivo Balvanera's Rene Restu in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.C. Patagonia's goalie prevented a goal. Francesco Colasante took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Restu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francesco Colasante showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rene Restu, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Arturo Maldini charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arturo Maldini the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 62 played minutes A.C. Patagonia got a freekick which was hit by Arturo Maldini. Davide Proia kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. In the 70th minute of the match Santiago Sosa sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Francesco Colasante skillfully saved the ball. 71 minutes into the match, A.C. Patagonia's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Sosa came free, but Francesco Colasante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Omar Fliz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Deportivo Balvanera's Bernardo Paul was substituted for Ramiro Quin. The supporters of Deportivo Balvanera booed when A.C. Patagonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuele Fantini didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Rene Restu fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Deportivo Balvanera's protests and gave Rene Restu a yellow card for diving instead. Rene Restu kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Bonifacio Petrigai hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. In the 80th minute, Amado Handi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 85 minutes into the match, A.C. Patagonia's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Sosa came free, but Francesco Colasante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 87 minutes into the match, Omar Fliz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Francesco Colasante. A.C. Patagonia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Omar Fliz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rene Restu in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francesco Colasante prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santiago Sosa in the 93rd minute of play forced A.C. Patagonia's goalkeeper Francesco Colasante to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Deportivo Balvanera's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.