Official Cup

Gigante de Alberdi
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Alonzo Urbasa made the kick off and thus started the match. 9 minutes into the match, SABALEPLUS's goal looked a bit too open when Cumhur Günay came free, but Santiago Toli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Eulalio Jago to fire away a dangerous shot which Santiago Toli despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Rogério Ceni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Máximo Kirchner in the 14th minute of the match. 16 minutes into the match, SABALEPLUS's goalkeeper Santiago Toli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Herbert Pracki. When the match clock showed 17 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Herbert Pracki sped through SABALEPLUS's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Santiago Toli. Santiago Toli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cumhur Günay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 23 minutes into the match, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's goal looked a bit too open when Máximo Kirchner came free, but Rogério Ceni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's goal looked a bit too open when Alonzo Urbasa came free, but Rogério Ceni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 28 minutes into the game, Herbert Pracki recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Santiago Toli. Herbert Pracki showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Herbert Pracki struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Santiago Toli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Belgrano LOS PIRATAS. In the 34th match minute, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cumhur Günay to maneuver through the defense. Rogério Ceni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alonzo Urbasa, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. SABALEPLUS's Santiago Toli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save SABALEPLUS from getting a goal against them. Wojciech Zurawski kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. The referee felt a red card was in order, 43 minutes into the game, when Luca Savini put in a rough tackle. After 43 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Belgrano LOS PIRATAS! After a long run with the ball, Alonzo Urbasa did a trick in the 46th minute in front of Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 2-1. An impressive performance by SABALEPLUS's Alonzo Urbasa! All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cumhur Günay was the one to do the kick off. In the 58th minute Dobromir Huk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rogério Ceni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rogério Ceni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Máximo Kirchner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Belgrano LOS PIRATAS booed when SABALEPLUS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nereo Navarro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Guillermo Frank sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SABALEPLUS's Pascual Chago was substituted for Dobromir Huk. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Navin Dale was substituted for Guillermo Frank. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Teodoro Hartz was substituted for Cumhur Günay. A collision led to Belgrano LOS PIRATAS getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Eulalio Jago hit a great ball. Rogério Ceni made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Alonzo Urbasa sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's zone, Pascual Chago stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rogério Ceni came out of the goal and Pascual Chago tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rogério Ceni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pascual Chago, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the SABALEPLUS players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Belgrano LOS PIRATAS.