Official Cup

Servite de la Punta
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio took the kick off in the first half of the match. Israel Ferdinand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Jax, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 9th minute Rolando Jax shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Israel Ferdinand saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octavio Gonzo in the 10th minute of play forced Boedo Crows's goalkeeper Israel Ferdinand to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Boedo Crows's goal looked a bit too open when Rolando Jax came free, but Israel Ferdinand reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13thth minute of the game Rolando Jax who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Boedo Crows's Israel Ferdinand was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Israel Ferdinand made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Octavio Gonzo in the 20th minute of play. When Rafaela FC's Octavio Gonzo in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Boedo Crows's goalie prevented a goal. Octavio Gonzo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Israel Ferdinand having to interfere. Israel Ferdinand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rolando Jax, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Israel Ferdinand made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ubaldo Lluis in the 35th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rolando Jax in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Israel Ferdinand prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 38th minute of the match Octavio Gonzo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Israel Ferdinand showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 39th minute Rafaela FC were awarded a corner. Octavio Gonzo went to the cornerflag to take it. 47 minutes into the match, Boedo Crows's goal looked a bit too open when Ross Strong came free, but Israel Ferdinand reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Rafaela FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Peter Schwartz made a kick off. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Simon Bras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 53rd minute, Florencio Suarez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rolando Jax scored 0-2 in the 54th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Israel Ferdinand, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Boedo Crows's 孔钢邦 got a free kick in the 57th minute. If Octavio Gonzo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 69th minute Simon Bras shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Inocencio Veronica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 70 played minutes Rafaela FC got a freekick which was hit by Eloy Gipuzkoa. Boedo Crows's Israel Ferdinand proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Boedo Crows from getting a goal against them. Octavio Gonzo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Israel Ferdinand made a huge save. Israel Ferdinand made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ross Strong in the 78th minute. Simon Bras took the ball and in the 82 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Inocencio Veronica. Inocencio Veronica dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Israel Ferdinand read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. 89 minutes into the game, Roman Ieltxu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Boedo Crows's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rafaela FC the free kick. The supporters of Rafaela FC booed when Boedo Crows was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roman Ieltxu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute, Octavio Gonzo sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Boedo Crows's Israel Ferdinand didn't even have to move. When the final whistle sounded Rafaela FC left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Boedo Crows.