Official Cup

Oswaldo Zubeldía
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Martin Palermo F.C.'s Guillermo Izquierdo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Chuan Cintron showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guillermo Izquierdo in the 8th minute of the match. In the 8th minute Guillermo Izquierdo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chuan Cintron saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Guillermo Izquierdo came free, but Chuan Cintron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Guillermo Izquierdo came free, but Chuan Cintron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Atlético Municipal's Willie Colon ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Silvio Bazil. Silvio Bazil yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. In the 23rd minute of the match, Claude Sena tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Silvio Bazil saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 26th minute Guillermo Izquierdo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chuan Cintron saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Atlético Municipal's Chuan Cintron played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guillermo Izquierdo in the 26th minute of play. Tiburcio Pepillo kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Silvio Bazil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claude Sena in the 32nd minute of the match. Silvio Bazil made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claude Sena in the 35th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guillermo Izquierdo in the 38th minute of play forced Atlético Municipal's goalkeeper Chuan Cintron to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Willie Colon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Silvio Bazil having to interfere. Martin Palermo F.C.'s Serafin Manni pulled a muscle in his leg after 46 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Oscar De León hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. In the 48th match minute, Atlético Municipal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oscar De León to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

After having played for 53 minutes, Oscar De León managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atlético Municipal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Oscar De León was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 59th minute, Claude Sena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cordero Gipils fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Silvio Bazil having to interfere. Chuan Cintron took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giovanni Arósio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 66 minutes, Chuan Cintron successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Chuan Cintron made an important save on a dangerous shot by Guillermo Izquierdo in the 70th minute. After a rather tough play, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Mateo Izquierdo got a free kick in the 72nd minute. In the 73rd minute, Mateo Izquierdo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chuan Cintron showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Giovanni Arósio in the 76th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Willie Colon in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silvio Bazil prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Silvio Bazil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Willie Colon in the 83rd minute of the match. Silvio Bazil stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gau Resto's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. Claude Sena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Atlético Municipal's Henry Fiola was substituted for Willie Colon.