1'After the final team talk, the ball is in play; the team look for that first safe pass in the final third.
2'Deadly counter from the home side: few touches, lots of space and a whiff of danger.
12'Faustino Tamburini goes in hard through the middle and the referee gives the foul. Now the ball will do the talking.
13'Felipe Burrini sets it and lets fly; there was room and no hesitation at all.
13'🎯 Felipe Burrini carries the ball forward...
13'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
14'The home side put the game to sleep down by the corner flag, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
17'The player goes over to the corner flag, places the ball and watches the movement in the box. The ball is starting to burn.
18'The the away side press bites in the danger zone; the home side start to lose their clarity.
19'Felipe Burrini slows things down, puts a foot on the ball and waits for a path to open.
21'A teammate harries the build-up, forces the long ball and gets everyone off their seats. Time to look forward now.
22'The home side put the game to sleep in the inside channel, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
23'The defender uses a bit too much body and the referee isn't buying the innocent look.
24'Adriano Loncón finds exactly the right channel and leaves Lorenzo Trillini staring at goal. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
25'The away side are camped in the opposition half and force them to kick it out.
30'Tato Vienna takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos. Now the ball will do the talking.
31'Inswinging corner from the home side; the keeper comes and punches, and the danger is gone. The weather is playing its part.
32'The player floats the corner beyond everyone and the defender arrives at the back post.
33'🎯 Lorenzo Trillini carries the ball forward...
33'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
33'A teammate is face to face with goal and finishes quickly before the gap closes. Adjustments are on the way.
36'The home side press high and don't give the away side room to breathe.
37'The home side put the game to sleep on the edge of the box, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell.
41'Miguel Bonechi arrives late and brings down a the opponent player; foul, no real argument. The half-time team talk could tip the balance.
42'🎯 Álvaro Curi carries the ball forward...
42'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
42'Effort from a teammate on the edge of the box; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
43'Tactical foul from Nilo Bechara; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one. Time to look forward now.
43'🟨 Fair booking: Nilo Bechara was late and left a mark.
46'After a hard-working first half, the players head for the dressing room with their heads full of instructions.
47'Interception by the home side in the danger zone; good pressure and even better reading of the game.
51'The away side put the game to sleep around the D, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
52'The opponent waste time, catch their breath and try to kill the momentum.
54'Adriano Loncón goes in hard in behind the holding midfielder and the referee gives the foul. The fans have already drawn their conclusions.
55'🎯 Felipe Burrini carries the ball forward...
55'...shapes to shoot from outside the box...
55'Felipe Burrini unleashes a left-footer; the keeper flies across and can only watch it go by. The bench are living it like a final of their own.
57'The home side put the game to sleep in the final third, trying to tempt the away side out of their shell. Two passes, open space and a dagger to the heart.
58'The effort from Lorenzo Trillini goes high; good intentions, the execution's up for debate.
60'The ball moves safely between the the away side shirts; what's missing is a bit of pace in the final third.
61'The ball is doing the rounds: the away side are in no rush, letting the attack simmer slowly. The second half promises a different story.
64'Miguel Bonechi takes charge of midfield and brings a bit of order to the chaos. The home side are in a much better position after that.
66'Tactical foul from Nilo Bechara; textbook stuff, although the referee is already keeping an eye on that one. Tactical awareness is counting for more and more.
67'⚡ Tincho Zilli lifts his head in midfield...
67'...plays Miguel Bonechi in with a sublime pass...
67'...Miguel Bonechi takes a touch and bears down on the keeper...
67'...drives it across the keeper...
67'⚽ ⚽ WHAT A GOAAAL! Miguel Bonechi smashes it home. 1-0.
69'The away side put the game to sleep in the danger zone, trying to tempt the home side out of their shell.
70'A set piece could unlock this one: corner to the away side.
71'Foul by the team to stop a counter that looked dangerous.
72'Dante Tricarico hits it from distance and the ball goes looking for the net.
73'Risky pass back; the keeper has a fire to put out.
74'The team find their confidence and aren't rushing so much now.
77'The tempo rises and falls, but the tension never goes away. Time to look forward now.
80'Agus Mariño slips a delicious through ball to Dylan Berraondo, who is perfectly set. This game calls for calm heads.
81'Effort from a teammate right in front of the dugouts; it whistled past and left everyone with the shout stuck in their throats.
84'The the away side press bites from inside their own half; the home side start to lose their clarity.
86'The away side manage the ball with no messing about, shifting the home side from side to side.
88'⚡ Álvaro Curi wins the ball in midfield...
88'...sets off and leaves an opponent in his wake...
88'...steadies himself at the edge of the box...
88'...hits it with everything he has...
88'⚽ ⚽ GOOOOOOOAL! Álvaro Curi pokes it into the net, high, under the crossbar. 1-1.
90'After ninety intense minutes, final whistle: the ninety-minute drama is over. Now the ball will do the talking.