Official Cup

Nicky Myers
Spectators: 190 (Terracing: 143, Seating: 44, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kenneth Garro made the kick off which started today's match. When LinuX F.C.'s Kenneth Garro in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye América-SC F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Pepe Araya managed to get in a good position for a shot. LinuX F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Pepe Araya was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Armandinho Medeiros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 25 minutes into the game, Kenneth Garro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LinuX F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave América-SC F.C. the free kick. LinuX F.C.'s Mainor Martinez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Glauco Paraibano in the 31st minute of play. After 38 played minutes América-SC F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Jairzinho Ventura. Luís Henrique struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Mainor Martinez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for América-SC F.C.. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jairzinho Ventura made a kick off. In the 54th minute, Mario Padilla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Glauco Paraibano in the 66th minute of play forced LinuX F.C.'s goalkeeper Mainor Martinez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th minute Ulysses Linares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mainor Martinez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mainor Martinez didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Glauco Paraibano went, in the 69th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. In the 74th minute, Edu Neves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, América-SC F.C.'s Edu Neves got a free kick in the 76th minute. In the 77th minute of the match Rigoberto Ulate sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Armandinho Medeiros skillfully saved the ball. Nando Zonta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Mainor Martinez made a huge save. Nando Zonta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Mainor Martinez made a huge save. Armandinho Medeiros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elias Mesen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luiz Pitta during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mainor Martinez made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Nando Zonta sent off a good shot on target. In the 94th minute, Pepe Araya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The LinuX F.C. fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. América-SC F.C. were clearly better and deserved to take the win.