Official Cup

TONY STARK ARENA
Spectators: 7848 (Terracing: 5888, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Elias Argoitz made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Hernan Nisio got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 6th minute, Lázaro Timo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tadeo Mancio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Bautista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Nisio in the 11th minute of play forced Estudiantes de América's goalkeeper Hipolito Matro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de América's goal looked a bit too open when Hernan Nisio came free, but Hipolito Matro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hipolito Matro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Karmel in the 16th minute of the match. Hernan Nisio struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Hipolito Matro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Diamante U18. Tadeo Mancio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ezequiel Luke, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the match, Elvio Karmel notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Estudiantes de América's Hipolito Matro. Hipolito Matro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Tadeo Mancio made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Gustavo Bautista sent off a good shot on target. 35 minutes into the match, Deportivo Diamante U18's goal looked a bit too open when Ezequiel Luke came free, but Tadeo Mancio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Estudiantes de América's Hipolito Matro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaias Piearres in the 37th minute of play. Hipolito Matro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eloy Sotil in the 41st minute of play. The Estudiantes de América players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Deportivo Diamante U18 were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hernan Nisio to strike the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Estudiantes de América's Hipolito Matro got control of the ball when Hernan Nisio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hipolito Matro made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Hernan Nisio sent off a good shot on target. Deportivo Diamante U18's Tadeo Mancio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elias Argoitz in the 57th minute of play. After some careless play in the Estudiantes de América defense, Elvio Karmel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hipolito Matro. The Estudiantes de América fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hipolito Matro should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Estudiantes de América booed when Deportivo Diamante U18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celso Garikoitz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Estudiantes de América's Lino Ekialde was substituted for Ildefonso Balesio. After 63 played minutes, Estudiantes de América's Ezequiel Luke shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Tadeo Mancio came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Estudiantes de América reached it. 64 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de América's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Karmel came free, but Hipolito Matro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Deportivo Diamante U18 booed when Estudiantes de América was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Caton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Estudiantes de América made a substitution. Filiberto Ourente replaced Denis Mon. In the 73rd minute, Ricardo Caton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mario Chorche took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 74th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hipolito Matro. Estudiantes de América's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Celso Garikoitz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo Diamante U18's supporters rose to their feet, but Celso Garikoitz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hipolito Matro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Argoitz in the 82nd minute of play forced Deportivo Diamante U18's goalkeeper Tadeo Mancio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Argoitz in the 86th minute of play forced Deportivo Diamante U18's goalkeeper Tadeo Mancio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 88 minutes into the game, Estudiantes de América's Elias Argoitz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tadeo Mancio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. The supporters of Estudiantes de América booed when Deportivo Diamante U18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Oliverio didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ezequiel Luke in the 98th minute of play forced Deportivo Diamante U18's goalkeeper Tadeo Mancio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Deportivo Diamante U18's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.