Prized/Friendly Cup

LA ALDEHUELA
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Miguel Ángel Benito started the match with the kick off. 10 minutes into the match, Cascadia United's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Västerberg came free, but Leonel Rocco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Topo Riquelme fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leonel Rocco having to interfere. Miguel Ángel Benito might have been able to make a better finish in the 16th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sebastián Torrico. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Miguel Ángel Benito ran back to his position shaking his head. 16 minutes into the match, C.F.Fuenlabrada's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Ángel Benito came free, but Sebastián Torrico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sebastián Torrico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Ángel Benito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leonel Rocco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Västerberg in the 21st minute. Cascadia United's Leonel Rocco proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Cascadia United from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Cascadia United's zone, Valentin Esdras stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leonel Rocco came out of the goal and Valentin Esdras tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 45 minutes into the match, Cascadia United's goalkeeper Leonel Rocco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edward Västerberg. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Bianco Cherubini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 60th minute Bianco Cherubini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leonel Rocco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Miguel Ángel Benito in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastián Torrico saved C.F.Fuenlabrada from getting behind. Cascadia United's Leonel Rocco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bianco Cherubini in the 68th minute of play. Laureano Perfecto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leonel Rocco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julien Million, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After some careless play in the Cascadia United defense, Julien Million kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Leonel Rocco. The Cascadia United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Leonel Rocco should have stopped the shot. 76 minutes into the match, Cascadia United's goal looked a bit too open when Julien Million came free, but Leonel Rocco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonel Rocco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bianco Cherubini's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. After a defensive mix-up in C.F.Fuenlabrada's zone, Miguel Ángel Benito stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastián Torrico came out of the goal and Miguel Ángel Benito tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Julien Million took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Leonel Rocco. Leonel Rocco dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Cascadia United made a substitution. Agustin Bittor replaced Leopold Greve. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bianco Cherubini in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leonel Rocco saved Cascadia United from getting behind. In the 97th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cascadia United's goalkeeper Leonel Rocco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. C.F.Fuenlabrada had won after a very even match.