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.
5'⚡ Elián Beltramo wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
5'...the counter is lethal, Elián Beltramo runs the length of the pitch...
5'...slips in Ezequiel Arrarte, who has arrived through the middle...
5'...Ezequiel Arrarte finishes first time...
5'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Ezequiel Arrarte makes no mistake. 1-0.
7'🎯 Milton Scarpa runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
7'...hits it with his left foot...
7'Effort from a teammate in the final third; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
11'⚡ Ezequiel Arrarte wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
11'...the counter is lethal, Ezequiel Arrarte runs the length of the pitch...
11'...slips in Luis Sambueza, who has arrived through the middle...
11'...Luis Sambueza finishes first time...
11'⚽ ⚽ GOAL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOOAL! Up pops Luis Sambueza to score. 2-0.
14'Andrés Romá goes in hard on the edge of the box and the referee gives the foul.
16'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
21'The away side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the home side from side to side.
22'Sergio Ruffini nips in just before the ball reaches a teammate.
25'Saúl Bechara goes in hard around the D and the referee gives the foul.
26'The opposing defender hesitates, the ball runs away and a teammate smells blood.
28'Felipe Beitia accelerates in behind the holding midfielder and the counter starts to take shape.
31'The home side manage the ball with first-time touches, shifting the away side from side to side.
32'🎯 Elián Beltramo carries the ball forward...
32'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
32'A teammate is face to face with goal and finishes quickly before the gap closes.
36'The defender turns up exactly where it's burning hot and clears the danger. The story is only just beginning.
37'The away side manage the ball with all the know-how, shifting the home side from side to side.
38'Claudio Tavola takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
39'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention.
42'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
43'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue.
43'🟨 Yellow card for Andrés Romá; the referee draws the line.
45'The away side manage the ball straight out of the textbook, shifting the home side from side to side.
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.
51'The team need to settle down; they're playing more with nerves than ideas. The second half promises a different story.
53'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
56'The game hits a plateau: lots of battling, little clarity.
61'The away side put the game to sleep around the D, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
63'🎯 Lucho Tognola carries the ball forward...
63'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
63'Scuffed shot from Lucho Tognola; not pretty, but it still caused problems.
64'Darío Ávila went in with too much enthusiasm and gets the whistle.
66'Elián Beltramo finds exactly the right channel and leaves Andrés Romá staring at goal.
67'⚡ Beto Bartoli wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
67'...the counter is lethal, Beto Bartoli runs the length of the pitch...
67'...slips in Rodrigo Caparros, who has arrived through the middle...
67'...Rodrigo Caparros finishes first time...
67'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Rodrigo Caparros makes no mistake. 3-0.
68'The away side put the game to sleep between the lines, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. The dressing room will have the final say.
69'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post. The crowd get it straight away.
70'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
70'🟨 Elián Beltramo went in hard and pays for it with a booking.
71'Facundo Galindo hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
72'Foul by the team to stop a counter that looked dangerous.
73'The ball is doing the rounds: the home side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
74'Interception by the away side out wide; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
75'The away side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass in behind the holding midfielder.
78'The opposing defender misjudges the bounce and leaves a highly dangerous ball alive.
80'The away side press, force the error and the pitch tilts their way.
83'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post.
84'⚡ Facundo Galindo wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
84'...the counter is lethal, Facundo Galindo runs the length of the pitch...
84'...slips in Maicol Bollini, who has arrived through the middle...
84'...Maicol Bollini finishes first time...
84'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Maicol Bollini roars with delight. 3-1.
86'Lucho Tognola drives forward into open space and a teammate bursts down the side. Nobody wants to give anything away.
88'The away side were trying to thread it through, but Sergio Ruffini closed the door.
89'The home side manage the ball with a bit of cheek, shifting the away side from side to side. Nothing is settled yet.
90'With the last ball kicked, that's the end of the match; now it's down to the table, the dressing room and some self-reflection. You can see the work done on the training ground this week.