Prized/Friendly Cup

Carlos Bianchi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Atlético Argentino's Vitor Tejedor started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramon Rius in the 4th minute of play forced Atlético Argentino's goalkeeper Raimundo Feliu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Deportivo Mukenio's Ismael Gimenez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vitor Tejedor in the 8th minute of play. Atlético Argentino's Raimundo Feliu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save Atlético Argentino from getting a goal against them. Raimundo Feliu made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Ramon Rius sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Pastor Nofre managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Argentino's supporters rose to their feet, but Pastor Nofre was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ismael Gimenez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ismael Gimenez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josemir Lujambio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 22 minutes into the match, Deportivo Mukenio's goal looked a bit too open when Josemir Lujambio came free, but Ismael Gimenez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raimundo Feliu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ramon Rius in the 31st minute. After 31 minutes, Ramon Rius made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Atlético Argentino's Raimundo Feliu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 36 minutes into the game, Martin Budín cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Raimundo Feliu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The corner led Deportivo Mukenio's Mario Hever to fire away a dangerous shot which Raimundo Feliu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 46th minute Vitor Tejedor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ismael Gimenez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Atlético Argentino made a substitution. Luis Vázquez replaced Pastor Nofre. Raimundo Feliu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mircea Buciuceanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 55th match minute, Atlético Argentino was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Vázquez to maneuver through the defense. Raimundo Feliu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Budín, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Ismael Gimenez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 69th minute of the match, Josemir Lujambio tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ismael Gimenez saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The supporters of Atlético Argentino booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mircea Buciuceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 84th minute Martin Budín shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raimundo Feliu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Martin Budín sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Deportivo Mukenio's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.