1'On an afternoon of huge anticipation, we're up and running, and it already has that big Saturday, full-house feel to it.
3'🎯 Simón Aranzeta runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
3'...hits it with his left foot...
3'Effort from a teammate in the final third; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
8'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side.
11'Deft touch from Agus Coelho: the defence appealed for offside, but play goes on.
12'Inswinging corner from the home side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone.
13'Adrián Escalante went in with too much enthusiasm and gets the whistle.
14'🎯 Manu Fava runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
14'...hits it with his left foot...
14'Effort from a teammate in the danger zone; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
15'The game hits a plateau: lots of battling, little clarity. The team are in a much better position after that.
17'The keeper and the opposing defender get their wires crossed; that nearly became a collector's-item blooper.
21'Loly Stefani unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
24'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
27'Possession belongs to the home side, although for now there's no real bite around the box. The home side are in a much better position after that.
29'Julián Lo Celso hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
31'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side. The next one could be decisive.
36'Agus Coelho slips a delicious through ball to Octavio Castelli, who is perfectly set.
37'A the opponent player is down after a heavy collision; play is stopped. It's being played with gritted teeth.
38'🎯 Lolo Canale runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
38'...hits it with his left foot...
38'Lolo Canale hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
39'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
40'Quick transition: Lolo Canale looks up and searches for the right pass.
44'The away side press high and don't give the home side room to breathe.
46'With plenty to put right, the first half comes to an end; a hard-fought game, all fine details and narrow margins.
47'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
48'The home side prepare a training-ground routine from the corner. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.
49'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box. It's being played with gritted teeth.
50'⚡ Sebastián Bonechi plays it short to Octavio Castelli...
50'...Octavio Castelli returns it first time...
50'...Sebastián Bonechi completes the one-two and he's clean through...
50'...Octavio Castelli shoots...
50'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Up pops Octavio Castelli to score. 1-0.
53'Octavio Castelli goes in hard in the inside channel and the referee gives the foul. Time to look forward now.
53'🟨 Yellow card for Octavio Castelli; the referee draws the line.
54'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
59'The home side manage the ball with real authority, shifting the away side from side to side. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
60'The the away side press bites in the inside channel; the home side start to lose their clarity.
66'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
70'The home side put the game to sleep down the left, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
72'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
75'Interception by the home side down by the corner flag; good pressure and even better reading of the game. The dressing room will have the final say.
79'The away side can't get near the ball; the home side keep it from them patiently.
80'The away side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press. Nothing is settled yet.
81'The away side put the game to sleep in behind the centre-back, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
83'The away side carve the defence open with a surgical touch from Simón Aranzeta.
84'The the home side press bites hugging the touchline; the away side start to lose their clarity. The small details could decide this.
85'The home side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the away side from side to side.
86'Octavio Castelli plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
87'Oliverio Zanforlin goes in hard in behind the holding midfielder and the referee gives the foul. Nothing is settled yet.
88'🎯 Lolo Canale carries the ball forward...
88'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
88'Scuffed shot from Lolo Canale; not pretty, but it still caused problems.
89'The away side move it about sensibly, with Cris Reyes as the side's compass.
90'Amid applause and shared frustration, the end of a story of nerves, fine details and plenty of physical football. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
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