Official Cup

El Morro
Spectators: 492 (Terracing: 370, Seating: 113, VIP seats: 9) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aureo Sandoval took the kick off in the first half of the match. Juan Ignacio Grove took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silverio Ofelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alonso Suloaga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonatán Cabello in the 9th minute of play. When Silverio Ofelio came up free with the goalie in the 11th minute, the Kanalla F.C 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 Silverio Ofelio couldn't finish the play. Jonatán Cabello received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Alonso Suloaga came out and tried to block the shot, but Jonatán Cabello slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 14th minute. Alonso Suloaga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonatán Cabello in the 19th minute of play. After 22 minutes of play, Kanalla F.C's Silverio Ofelio made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Juan Ignacio Grove was left in no man's land by his defense there! 29 minutes into the match, Kanalla F.C's Silverio Ofelio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Juan Ignacio Grove narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Silverio Ofelio took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Juan Ignacio Grove. Juan Ignacio Grove 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Silverio Ofelio in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Ignacio Grove saved Navalito from getting behind. Marcelinho Carioca recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alonso Suloaga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonatán Cabello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hao Quan Kuan kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Aureo Sandoval fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alonso Suloaga having to interfere. The supporters of Kanalla F.C booed when Navalito was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Odol Marinot didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Silverio Ofelio to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aureo Sandoval in the 52nd minute of play forced Kanalla F.C's goalkeeper Alonso Suloaga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Silverio Ofelio got free with Juan Ignacio Grove in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Silverio Ofelio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kanalla F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Silverio Ofelio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juan Ignacio Grove breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Navalito's Juan Ignacio Grove played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silverio Ofelio in the 60th minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, Kanalla F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Aureo Sandoval came free, but Alonso Suloaga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kanalla F.C's Alonso Suloaga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonatán Cabello in the 64th minute of play. Silverio Ofelio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Juan Ignacio Grove read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. Rene Odon kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Kanalla F.C's Alonzo Gaitan was substituted for Silverio Ofelio. Navalito made a substitution. Francisco Pizarro replaced Leopoldo Lattanzi. The supporters of Navalito booed when Kanalla F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rene Odon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erasmo Cesaro hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. In the 83rdth minute of the game Alonzo Gaitan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Navalito's Juan Ignacio Grove was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alonzo Gaitan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Navalito's Juan Ignacio Grove got control of the ball when Alonzo Gaitan tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alonso Suloaga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonatán Cabello, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute.

When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Kanalla F.C had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.