Official Cup

Los Matadores SXXI
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Armando Aznar made the kick off and thus started the match. The audience was convinced that Armando Aznar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Teofilo Esdras was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. Armando Aznar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Teofilo Esdras showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armando Aznar, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 24th minute, Emilio Solustiano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Pimentel in the 33rd minute of play forced Cuervos Galácticos's goalkeeper Teofilo Esdras to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 34 minutes Cuervos Galácticos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Felix Eneko who took care of the corner kick. Felix Eneko made a great header on Ranelagh F.C.'s corner, it was just that Cuervos Galácticos's Teofilo Esdras managed to reach the ball for a save. 38 minutes into the match, Armando Aznar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teofilo Esdras. Cuervos Galácticos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Armando Aznar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Teofilo Esdras made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Pimentel in the 41st minute of play. 44 minutes into the game, Hugo Lucila recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Francisco Behe. Hugo Lucila showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gavino Guifre stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Teofilo Esdras made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Armando Aznar in the 53rd minute of play. When Ranelagh F.C.'s Armando Aznar in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cuervos Galácticos's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Armando Aznar in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teofilo Esdras saved Cuervos Galácticos from getting behind. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cuervos Galácticos's goalkeeper Teofilo Esdras, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 70th minute, Emilio Solustiano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ranelagh F.C.'s Cirilo Geofredo was substituted for Eusebio Mattin. Ranelagh F.C. made a substitution. Edgardo Guifre replaced Emilio Solustiano. 72 minutes into the game, Federico Oto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ranelagh F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cuervos Galácticos the free kick. In the 72nd match minute, Ranelagh F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Federico Oto to maneuver through the defense. Gavino Guifre recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Armando Aznar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Teofilo Esdras made a huge save. 81 minutes into the match, Cuervos Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Aznar came free, but Teofilo Esdras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Teofilo Esdras showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cirilo Geofredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 86 minutes into the match, Cuervos Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Geofredo came free, but Teofilo Esdras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 88 minutes into the game, Armando Aznar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Teofilo Esdras was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 91st minute, Gavino Guifre left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cuervos Galácticos fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Ranelagh F.C. were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.