1'After the final team talk, the ball is in play; the team look for that first safe pass in the danger zone.
7'Brian Carrasco takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
8'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post.
9'...hits it with his left foot...
9'🎯 Damián Aresti runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
9'The effort from Damián Aresti goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
12'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out. The ball is starting to burn.
19'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
19'...Lucho Lascano pounces on the gift...
19'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
19'...places it at the far post...
19'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Lucho Lascano pokes it into the net, skimming across the turf. 1-0.
20'The home side launch a textbook counter-attack, the kind the gaffer drills all week long.
22'The home side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
24'Inswinging corner from the home side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone. There's still a game on here.
25'...places it at the far post...
25'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
25'...Roberto Vargas pounces on the gift...
25'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
25'⚽ ⚽ THE PLACE ERUPTS! GOOOOAL! Roberto Vargas wheels away in celebration. 2-0.
29'Lionel Anchorena slips a delicious through ball to Lalo Iriarte, who is perfectly set. The ball is starting to burn.
30'Antonio Mariño sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all.
31'Brian Carrasco takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
32'Venomous through ball from Ignacio Bonomi; the away side were caught cold.
34'The away side move it about sensibly, with Yago Koch as the side's compass. This game calls for calm heads.
35'The home side launch a textbook counter-attack, the kind the gaffer drills all week long. That move gives us plenty to talk about.
38'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
42'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
45'A the opponent player is down after a heavy collision; play is stopped. This game calls for calm heads.
46'With the players heading for the dressing room, the first half comes to an end; a hard-fought game, all fine details and narrow margins.
47'Julián Lorca drives forward into open space and a teammate bursts down the side.
50'Venomous through ball from Lionel Anchorena; the home side were caught cold. There'll be plenty to analyse.
51'⚡ Andrés Pratto wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
51'...the counter is lethal, Andrés Pratto runs the length of the pitch...
51'...slips in Damián Casal, who has arrived through the middle...
51'...Damián Casal finishes first time...
51'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Damián Casal makes no mistake. 2-1.
54'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
57'The home side put the game to sleep in the danger zone, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
59'Andrés Pratto goes in hard on the edge of the box and the referee gives the foul. The opponent have to respond now.
59'🟨 Yellow card for Andrés Pratto; the referee draws the line. The opponent have to respond now.
61'The team are growing into it on the ball and starting to tilt the pitch.
62'The away side put the game to sleep in behind the holding midfielder, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
64'It's getting scrappy in midfield, with heavy challenges and few concessions.
66'The away side pile bodies into the box; this smells dangerous. The story is only just beginning.
67'The home side are camped in the opposition half and force them to kick it out.
70'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
71'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side. The small details could decide this.
72'The the home side press bites out wide; the away side start to lose their clarity.
73'The the home side defence is split open by a poor decision.
75'Lionel Anchorena threads it through where not even air could get in; clear chance for the away side. That was one of those moments that changes the pulse of a game.
76'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post.
77'🎯 Saúl Rotondo carries the ball forward...
77'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
77'Effort from a teammate between the lines; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats. The weather is playing its part.
78'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
81'There's a feeling that the next mistake could prove very costly.
86'The away side prepare a training-ground routine from the corner.
87'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
87'🎯 Antonio Mariño carries the ball forward...
87'The effort from Antonio Mariño goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate. The managers are already taking notes.
88'The home side put the game to sleep in behind the holding midfielder, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
89'The home side have the ball, but the away side close the spaces as best they can. There's noise all around the ground.
90'Final whistle: the ninety-minute drama is over. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.