1'With a full-house atmosphere, the referee gets things going and the ball is rolling; the team want to set the tone.
5'The away side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell. That was one of those moments that changes the pulse of a game.
6'🎯 Yoel Bagnoli carries the ball forward...
6'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
6'Yoel Bagnoli unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by.
7'The home side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass right in front of the dugouts. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
14'The the away side press bites on the edge of the box; the home side start to lose their clarity.
15'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side. Time to look forward now.
16'The team are growing into it on the ball and starting to tilt the pitch.
18'⚡ Valentín Pérez wins it in his own half and breaks at speed...
18'...the counter is lethal, Valentín Pérez runs the length of the pitch...
18'...slips in Cataldo Encina, who has arrived through the middle...
18'...Cataldo Encina finishes first time...
18'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Cataldo Encina pokes it into the net. 0-1.
21'🎯 Thiago Trento runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
21'...hits it with his left foot...
21'Effort from a teammate in behind the centre-back; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
23'The away side manage the ball without giving it away, shifting the home side from side to side.
24'A the opponent player is down after a heavy collision; play is stopped. Nobody wants to give anything away.
30'Possession belongs to the away side, although for now there's no real bite around the box.
33'🎯 Lucas Sánchez carries the ball forward...
33'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
33'Lucas Sánchez strikes it first time and leaves the opponent gasping for air. The story is only just beginning.
36'⚡ Maxi Ballarini surges down the wing dangerously...
36'...Maxi Ballarini reaches the byline and shapes to cross...
36'...whips the cross into the box...
36'...Lolo Vega beats the defender in the air...
36'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOAL! GOAL, GOAL, GOAL! Lolo Vega roars with delight, under the keeper's body. 1-1.
40'The away side make life hard for themselves with a sloppy pass hugging the touchline. The ball is starting to burn.
43'⚡ Dangerous free kick, Chino Galli stands over the ball...
43'...the wall lines up, Chino Galli eyes up the goal...
43'...he floats it into the box, everyone goes up...
43'...Damian Zambelli appears between the centre-backs...
43'⚽ ⚽ IT'S IN! GOOOOOAL! Damian Zambelli makes no mistake. 2-1.
44'Hugo Otamendi cuts the passing lane and starves the the away side attack of oxygen.
46'As the heart rates come down, half-time: the manager will need to press a few buttons to change the course of this one.
48'Corner swung to the near post; the opponent clear it any way they can.
52'The away side manage the ball with teeth gritted, shifting the home side from side to side.
55'Tactical foul from Liam Verde; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one.
56'Gael Jimenez goes in hard in the inside channel and the referee gives the foul.
56'🟨 Fair booking: Gael Jimenez was late and left a mark.
57'Inswinging corner from the away side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone.
58'...hits it with his left foot...
58'🎯 Valentín Pérez runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
58'Valentín Pérez tries one from range, powerful, but lacking direction. The bench are living it like a final of their own.
59'The home side put the game to sleep in behind the holding midfielder, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. You can feel the tension from early on.
61'Liam Verde thinks a step ahead and finds Thiago Trento in the hot zone. The managers are already taking notes.
63'The opponent waste time, catch their breath and try to kill the momentum.
65'Lucas Sánchez finds exactly the right channel and leaves Yoel Valentini staring at goal.
66'A teammate is face to face with goal and finishes quickly before the gap closes.
68'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
70'The home side manage the ball with an extra gear, shifting the away side from side to side.
71'Pass between the lines from Maxi Ballarini; there was a tiny gap and the vision was there to spot it. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
72'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention.
75'Hugo Otamendi takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos.
77'The away side stretch the pitch and make the home side chase shadows. The ball is starting to burn.
78'Quick transition: Lolo Vega looks up and searches for the right pass.
80'The defender sticks out a lifesaving leg and stops a teammate going one-on-one.
81'The away side move it about sensibly, with Miguel Greco as the side's compass.
85'The home side win it back near the opposition box; a clear sign of the high press.
87'Turco Sandoval accelerates in the final third and the counter starts to take shape. The managers are already taking notes.
89'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
90'With no margin left at all, full-time in a heated atmosphere; the players shake hands and the coaching staff are already thinking about what's next.
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