Official Cup

La Estancia
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Donato Blanco kicked off to start the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Donato Blanco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pingos Futbol Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Donato Blanco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teodosio Fidele breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Apolo Hodei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anier Quintyn in the 5th minute of the match. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Pingos Futbol Club's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bernardino Baudelio was slow to take the kick. During this time Manfredi AFC's players had a chance to rest. Manfredi AFC's Siro Haritzeder was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Apolo Hodei in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Donato Blanco came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Pingos Futbol Club fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Donato Blanco couldn't finish the play. Teodosio Fidele showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Abeijon, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Manfredi AFC's zone, Donato Blanco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Teodosio Fidele came out of the goal and Donato Blanco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ciro Efren's late challenge caught a Pingos Futbol Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ciro Efren helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Pingos Futbol Club booed when Manfredi AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciro Efren didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute, Delmiro Manilan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albino Lazcano in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Apolo Hodei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bartolo Ekain during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 28 played minutes Pingos Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Bartolo Ekain. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saturnino Benitez in the 43rd minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Teodosio Fidele to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Donato Blanco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teodosio Fidele having to interfere.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Albino Lazcano made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Manfredi AFC's zone, Donato Blanco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Teodosio Fidele came out of the goal and Donato Blanco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Manfredi AFC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Jacinto Benitez hit a great ball. Teodosio Fidele showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Abeijon, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Teodosio Fidele made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saturnino Benitez in the 74th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Pingos Futbol Club's Saturnino Benitez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Teodosio Fidele made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After 81 played minutes Pingos Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Joel Conrao. After a rather tough play, Pingos Futbol Club's Hipolito Francesco got a free kick in the 84th minute. 88 minutes into the game, Bernardo Abeijon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Teodosio Fidele was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 94 minutes, Saturnino Benitez made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Manfredi AFC's Teodosio Fidele tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot.