Official Cup

La Bodega
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Juventud Antoniana's Lobo Lobo 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. In the 3rd minute Gaby Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomero Shantala saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaby Batistuta in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baldomero Shantala prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 8th minute Black Black shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomero Shantala saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Don Malbec's Aurelio Astudillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugenio Abeitia in the 15th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eugenio Abeitia in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelio Astudillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 20 played minutes Don Malbec got a freekick which was hit by Gerard Roulin. Aurelio Astudillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Trayan Davchev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 21st minute, Trayan Davchev left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Juventud Antoniana fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Lobo Lobo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute Eugenio Abeitia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Astudillo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugenio Abeitia in the 34th minute of play forced Don Malbec's goalkeeper Aurelio Astudillo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Juventud Antoniana's Nicasio Demario nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aurelio Astudillo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Gerard Roulin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Don Malbec's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerard Roulin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Baldomero Shantala breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Don Malbec's Aurelio Astudillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Trayan Davchev in the 42nd minute of play. Don Malbec's Aurelio Astudillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Trayan Davchev in the 42nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gaby Batistuta in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomero Shantala saved Juventud Antoniana from getting behind. Aurelio Astudillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lobo Lobo, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After the first half Juventud Antoniana were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gaby Batistuta was the one to do the kick off. Gaby Batistuta struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Baldomero Shantala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Don Malbec. Aurelio Astudillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Trayan Davchev, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Gaby Batistuta kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Trayan Davchev in the 63rd minute of play forced Don Malbec's goalkeeper Aurelio Astudillo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baldomero Shantala didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gaby Batistuta went, in the 68th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. With his leg Aurelio Astudillo managed to avoid a goal in the 72ndth minute, when Juventud Antoniana's Eugenio Abeitia fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Aurelio Astudillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Trayan Davchev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Eugenio Abeitia could shoot a difficult shot in the 82nd minute, which Aurelio Astudillo however easily saved by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eugenio Abeitia got free with Aurelio Astudillo in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Juventud Antoniana booed when Don Malbec was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elmas Veloz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juventud Antoniana's Nicasio Demario shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 92nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Aurelio Astudillo but with some difficulty. Juventud Antoniana's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.