Official Cup

El Gasometro
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Balboa A.f.c.'s Ulises Selmo 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 5th match minute, Balboa A.f.c. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 叶海默 to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute Ulises Selmo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafal Leszczynski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Charly Alcaraz could shoot a difficult shot in the 11th minute, which Leonides Larpe however easily saved by the left post. 12 minutes into the match, POCASPULGAS's goal looked a bit too open when Ulises Selmo came free, but Rafal Leszczynski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Charly Alcaraz got free with Leonides Larpe in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulises Selmo in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafal Leszczynski saved POCASPULGAS from getting behind. After 17 minutes POCASPULGAS's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ulises Selmo who took care of the corner kick. Leonides Larpe made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Charly Alcaraz sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ulises Selmo in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafal Leszczynski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 21 played minutes POCASPULGAS got a freekick which was hit by Charly Alcaraz. In the 23rd minute, Moises Ofelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute of the match, Genaro Procopio tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Leonides Larpe saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpected shot in the 28th minute by Astor Herrera got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 30th minute Ramiro Mannuel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafal Leszczynski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The POCASPULGAS fans' excitement grew in the 32nd match minute when POCASPULGAS's Genaro Procopio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Leonides Larpe made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Charly Alcaraz sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Balboa A.f.c.'s 叶海默 got a free kick in the 36th minute. 44 minutes into the game, Genaro Procopio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leonides Larpe. Genaro Procopio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Genaro Procopio made a kick off. Charly Alcaraz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 55 minutes into the game, Balboa A.f.c.'s Ulises Selmo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rafal Leszczynski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Rafal Leszczynski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 叶海默 in the 57th minute of the match. Ulises Selmo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafal Leszczynski having to interfere. Leonides Larpe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Charly Alcaraz in the 73rd minute of the match. Ulises Selmo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Rafal Leszczynski made a huge save. After taking down the ball on Balboa A.f.c.'s corner Ulises Selmo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Rafal Leszczynski quite easily take care of the ball. In the 77th minute of the match POCASPULGAS got a corner. Balboa A.f.c.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alfonso Rafel ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Alfonso Rafel almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Balboa A.f.c.'s Leonides Larpe did a great save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ulises Selmo got free with Rafal Leszczynski in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, POCASPULGAS's Rafal Leszczynski got control of the ball when Ulises Selmo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 83rd minute of the match Balboa A.f.c. got a corner. POCASPULGAS's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ulises Selmo ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Balboa A.f.c.'s Ulises Selmo in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye POCASPULGAS's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramiro Mannuel in the 87th minute of play forced POCASPULGAS's goalkeeper Rafal Leszczynski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ramiro Mannuel in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafal Leszczynski saved POCASPULGAS from getting behind. In the 93rd minute Genaro Procopio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leonides Larpe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 95 minutes, Ulises Selmo took a quick shot and it went in 3-2 without a chance for Rafal Leszczynski to make any attempt to save it. For all the effort they put into the match, the Balboa A.f.c. players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for POCASPULGAS.