1'With both benches watching closely, the ball is in play; the team look for that first safe pass in the final third. That was one of those moments that changes the pulse of a game.
5'The effort from Mauro Valentini goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
6'The team find their confidence and aren't rushing so much now.
9'Interception by the home side hugging the touchline; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
12'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side. The ball is starting to burn.
15'Enrique Zambon cuts the passing lane and starves the the home side attack of oxygen. The small details could decide this.
18'The away side manage the ball right on the edge, shifting the home side from side to side.
20'The defender sticks out a lifesaving leg and stops a teammate going one-on-one. There'll be plenty to analyse.
21'The away side press, force the error and the pitch tilts their way.
22'Lautaro Murat plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
24'Alexis Garnero accelerates out wide and the counter starts to take shape. This one could go either way.
28'The home side put the game to sleep in behind the holding midfielder, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
29'⚡ The opposition make a mess of playing out from the back...
29'...Fede Gordillo pounces on the gift...
29'...and he's one-on-one with the keeper...
29'...places it at the far post...
29'⚽ ⚽ HE'S BURIED IT! GOOOOAL! Fede Gordillo wheels away in celebration, under the keeper's body. 1-0.
30'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
31'🎯 Javier Trento runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
31'...hits it with his left foot...
31'The effort from Javier Trento goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
32'The home side move it about sensibly, with Ángel Caruso as the side's compass.
36'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly.
37'The away side put the game to sleep between the lines, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
41'Genaro Calligaris goes in hard down the right and the referee gives the foul. The weather is playing its part.
41'🟨 Fair booking: Genaro Calligaris was late and left a mark.
42'Effort from a teammate down by the corner flag; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
45'The away side were caught out of shape and the home side want to make them pay with interest. Now the ball will do the talking.
46'As the heart rates come down, the first half comes to an end; a hard-fought game, all fine details and narrow margins.
48'⚡ Ángel Caruso wins the ball in midfield...
48'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
48'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
48'...hits it with everything he has...
48'⚽ ⚽ SHOUT IT OUT! GOOOOAL! Up pops Ángel Caruso to score. 2-0.
54'It's getting scrappy in midfield, with heavy challenges and few concessions.
58'The home side manage the ball without breaking sweat, shifting the away side from side to side.
60'The team end the move with an effort that demands attention. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
61'Lucho Iturriaga plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
66'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look. The bench are living it like a final of their own.
69'🛡️ The defence clears the danger and keeps the ball.
70'Lautaro Murat plays it back and starts again; sometimes going backwards is attacking too.
75'Santiago Loiacono cuts the passing lane and starves the the home side attack of oxygen. The fine details told.
79'The ball moves safely between the the home side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
80'The home side were caught out of shape and the away side want to make them pay with interest.
81'Tempers flaring a little: a heavy foul and several players come over to argue. Adjustments are on the way.
81'🟨 Yellow card for the defender; now it's a case of playing with a calculator.
86'The home side put the game to sleep in behind the holding midfielder, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
87'🎯 Ronaldo Visentini runs at goal and shapes to shoot...
87'...hits it with his left foot...
87'The effort from Ronaldo Visentini goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate. The opponent have to respond now.
89'Interception by the home side down the right; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
90'Amid applause and shared frustration, full-time in a heated atmosphere; the players shake hands and the coaching staff are already thinking about what's next.