1'On an afternoon of huge anticipation, and we're off: the team come out with intent, the opponent sit deep and organised, and the story begins to unfold. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
2'The away side have the ball, but the home side close the spaces as best they can. The managers are already taking notes.
3'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the away side.
4'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
6'Emanuel Loncón takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos. The managers are already taking notes.
7'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the home side.
9'The away side manage the ball straight out of the textbook, shifting the home side from side to side.
11'The home side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. The league table is starting to do its sums.
15'The away side have the ball, but the home side close the spaces as best they can.
25'The away side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The league table is starting to do its sums.
30'Tomi Zumpano threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the away side.
31'Oliverio Salvatore goes in hard from inside their own half and the referee gives the foul.
32'⚡ Ruso Weinberg picks up the ball a long way from goal...
32'...nobody closes him down...
32'...shapes to shoot...
32'...and unleashes a THUNDERBOLT...
32'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Ruso Weinberg smashes it home. 0-1.
33'The home side manage the ball with first-time touches, shifting the away side from side to side. This one could go either way.
34'Stefano Gutiérrez fires it across goal; the ball goes out kissing the post.
39'Sebastián Zambelli strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air. The league table is starting to do its sums.
42'Pass between the lines from Oliverio Salvatore; there was a tiny gap and the vision was there to spot it. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
44'The away side put the game to sleep in the final third, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
46'With plenty to put right, whistle and the break; the feeling is that the best is still to come. The small details could decide this.
49'Interception by the home side in the inside channel; good pressure and even better reading of the game. This one could go either way.
50'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later.
51'The home side press, force the error and the pitch tilts their way.
52'The away side can't get near the ball; the home side keep it from them patiently. It's being played with gritted teeth.
53'Olivier Lipari slips a delicious through ball to Pichu Mariño, who is perfectly set. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
56'Pichu Mariño cuts the passing lane and starves the the away side attack of oxygen.
58'Román Zeballos collects between the centre-backs after a pass that split the pitch in two. The margin for error is tiny.
61'The opposing defender loses a ball you simply cannot lose in that area. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
62'The home side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass in behind the centre-back.
63'The away side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
65'⚡ Ruso Weinberg lifts his head in midfield...
65'...plays Tomi Zumpano in with a sublime pass...
65'...Tomi Zumpano takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
65'...drives it across the keeper...
65'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Tomi Zumpano smashes it home, over the keeper, a delightful chip. 0-2.
66'The home side were trying to thread it through, but Alejandro Aranibar closed the door.
70'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
73'The the away side press bites in the danger zone; the home side start to lose their clarity.
74'The away side manage the ball patiently, shifting the home side from side to side.
76'The home side manage the ball with first-time touches, shifting the away side from side to side. The weather is playing its part.
78'⚡ Esteban Berlusconi picks up the ball a long way from goal...
78'...nobody closes him down...
78'...shapes to shoot...
78'...and unleashes a THUNDERBOLT...
78'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Esteban Berlusconi makes no mistake. 1-2.
81'The home side press high and don't give the away side room to breathe. Nothing is settled yet.
82'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later.
86'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger.
88'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later. Nothing is settled yet.
90'After ninety intense minutes, full-time in a heated atmosphere; the players shake hands and the coaching staff are already thinking about what's next. The story is only just beginning.