1'On an afternoon of huge anticipation, opening seconds: the team keep it short, have a look and refuse to give anything away.
2'Beto Paredes reads the intention and cuts out a move that could have hurt.
3'The away side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the home side from side to side.
6'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
10'Giuliano Novak strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air.
14'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
16'The home side put the game to sleep between the lines, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
19'A the opponent player is down after a heavy collision; play is stopped.
19'🟨 León Tognola protests too much and picks up an avoidable yellow.
20'⚡ Milton Ortelli wins the ball in midfield...
20'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
20'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
20'...hits it with everything he has...
20'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Up pops Milton Ortelli to score. 1-0.
22'Chino Benevento threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the away side.
25'Álvaro Arrarte slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open.
26'🎯 Joaco Delgado runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
26'...hits it with his left foot...
26'Joaco Delgado unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by. The weather is playing its part.
27'The away side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
28'Joaco Delgado drives forward into open space and a teammate bursts down the side.
30'Giuliano Novak threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the home side.
31'Scuffed shot from Diogo Reyna; not pretty, but it still caused problems.
32'A the opponent player is down after a heavy collision; play is stopped.
33'The opposing defender loses a ball you simply cannot lose in that area.
35'The home side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the away side from side to side. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
36'Jorge Aldecoa protests, but the foul was pretty clear.
36'🟨 Jorge Aldecoa earns a booking for stopping a promising move.
37'⚡ Giuliano Novak plays it short to Eric Pomilio...
37'...Eric Pomilio returns it first time...
37'...Giuliano Novak completes the one-two and he's clean through...
37'...Eric Pomilio shoots...
37'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Eric Pomilio roars with delight. 2-0.
38'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third. The home side have to respond now.
39'⚡ Leonardo Gómez lifts his head in midfield...
39'...plays Chino Benevento in with a sublime pass...
39'...Chino Benevento takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
39'...drives it across the keeper...
39'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Chino Benevento pokes it into the net. 2-1.
46'After a hard-working first half, a heated half-time: there was intensity, but a lack of precision in the final third.
48'The home side can't get near the ball; the away side keep it from them patiently.
49'Levi Fava hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
50'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later.
52'The away side manage the ball without breaking sweat, shifting the home side from side to side.
53'The away side put the game to sleep right in front of the dugouts, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
54'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
54'🟨 Adrián León goes into the book; the next one could prove costly. The small details could decide this.
55'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
57'A gift at the back from the home side; these are the ones you pay dearly for later.
58'The opposing defender loses a ball you simply cannot lose in that area.
59'The home side manage the ball with a bit of cheek, shifting the away side from side to side.
61'Chino Benevento protests, but the foul was pretty clear. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
61'🟨 Chino Benevento protests too much and picks up an avoidable yellow. You can feel the tension from early on.
62'Enzo Burrini darts in behind and Sebastian Salas plays the striker in with a superb ball.
63'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention.
66'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
67'Deadly counter from the away side: few touches, lots of space and a whiff of danger. The small details could decide this.
69'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger.
74'Enzo Burrini collects between the centre-backs after a pass that split the pitch in two.
76'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
77'Quick transition: Álvaro Arrarte looks up and searches for the right pass.
78'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out.
79'The away side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
80'Levi Fava darts in behind and Jorge Aldecoa plays the striker in with a superb ball. The ball is starting to burn.
81'The home side are camped in the opposition half and force them to kick it out.
82'Giuliano Novak plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
83'Deadly counter from the away side: few touches, lots of space and a whiff of danger. There'll be plenty to analyse.
85'Interception by the home side around the D; good pressure and even better reading of the game. The margin for error is tiny.
89'Effort from a teammate right in front of the dugouts; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
90'With tiredness written all over them, final whistle: the ninety-minute drama is over. The result will give everyone plenty to chew on.
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