Official Cup

Río Uruguay
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Andrew Dalli made the kick off and thus started the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andrew Dalli in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Agustin Ereinotz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 7th minute David Banegas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Agustin Ereinotz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jorge Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hektor Hasan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Concordia's Agustin Ereinotz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrew Dalli in the 14th minute of play. Ildefonso Mel hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. Agustin Ereinotz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrew Dalli in the 28th minute of play. In the 35th minute Esmeralda AFC were awarded a corner. Kong Kun Xu went to the cornerflag to take it. Concordia's Agustin Ereinotz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Banegas in the 38th minute of play. In the 40th minute Dante Hondo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Lobo Ledesma had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Concordia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pastor Cisco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Agustin Ereinotz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrew Dalli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Hektor Hasan came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Agustin Ereinotz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andrew Dalli in the 52nd minute. Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lobo Ledesma in the 53rd minute of play. Jorge Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonio Gar in the 60th minute of the match. In the 61st minute Concordia were awarded a corner. Pastor Cisco went to the cornerflag to take it. Concordia's Emilio Oso was substituted for Antonio Gar. In the 69th minute, Hektor Hasan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 70th match minute, Esmeralda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Banegas to maneuver through the defense. Jorge Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lobo Ledesma in the 75th minute of play. A collision led to Esmeralda AFC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Andrew Dalli hit a great ball. Esmeralda AFC made a substitution. Nicasio Fonda replaced David Banegas. After 78 played minutes Esmeralda AFC got a freekick which was hit by Andrew Dalli. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Concordia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kong Kun Xu was slow to take the kick. During this time Esmeralda AFC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Kong Kun Xu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Concordia's Agustin Ereinotz did a great save. Zülfü Sungur kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Jorge Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dante Hondo in the 84th minute of the match. Concordia were awarded a corner in the 85th minute after Esmeralda AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pastor Cisco took the corner. Edgard Socorro charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edgard Socorro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nicasio Fondas short, quick shot in the 88thth minute got Agustin Ereinotz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hektor Hasan in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 92 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Lobo Ledesma came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hektor Hasan in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jorge Armani saved Esmeralda AFC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Concordia's Antonio Massimini got a free kick in the 97th minute. The long shot by Kong Kun Xu in the 97th minute really tested Agustin Ereinotz's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal.