Prized/Friendly Cup

Marvel Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Osvaldo Potente started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 5 minutes had been played when some careless play by Magic is Back's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nico Veit was slow to take the kick. During this time Rafaela FC's players had a chance to rest. In the 7th match minute, Magic is Back was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Nicolau to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nico Veit, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ruben Sánchez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rolando Jax in the 29th minute. In the 31st minute Martin Palermo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Inocencio Veronica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Magic is Back's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio in the 33rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Rafaela FC's Karel-Jan Kerckmans got a free kick in the 34th minute. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldo Potente in the 37th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, Magic is Back's goal looked a bit too open when Octavio Gonzo came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th minute Octavio Gonzo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Magic is Back booed when Rafaela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Octavio Gonzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio to make the kick off. Ruben Sánchez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rolando Jax in the 53rd minute of play. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldo Potente in the 58th minute of play. In the 65th minute Ross Strong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ruben Sánchez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Octavio Gonzo, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. 69 minutes into the match, Magic is Back's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th minute Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ruben Sánchez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabi Batistuta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Octavio Gonzo kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 86th minute of the match Nico Veit shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ruben Sánchez showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 87 minutes into the match, Magic is Back's goal looked a bit too open when Octavio Gonzo came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Rafaela FC from getting a goal against them. Martin Palermo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 91stth minute, Inocencio Veronica skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Inocencio Veronica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabi Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabi Batistuta in the 97th minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafaela FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.