League

Mendoza
Spectators: 7174 (Terracing: 5382, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Roque Bernaldo started the match with the kick off. Gaudencio Perfecto acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 4th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Primitivo Ekaitz. 5 minutes into the match, C.A. REY DE COPAS's goal looked a bit too open when Roque Bernaldo came free, but Orlando Fidencio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th match minute, HELLFISH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amado Joey to maneuver through the defense. Eloy Natanael took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 23rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Orlando Fidencio. C.A. REY DE COPAS's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After having played for 24 minutes, Roque Bernaldo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. HELLFISH's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roque Bernaldo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Geronimo Rito in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orlando Fidencio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A well-hit corner resulted in Geronimo Rito heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Orlando Fidencio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roque Bernaldo's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. Amancio Erasto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. HELLFISH's attentive Paolo Llanos managed to snatch the ball when Primitivo Ekaitz made a throw-in in the 36th minute of the game. HELLFISH's Paolo Llanos quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Primitivo Ekaitz, made in the 44th minute of the game. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eugenio Cruz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to C.A. REY DE COPAS getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Mauro Lidon hit a great ball. Amancio Erasto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Geronimo Rito recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Roque Bernaldo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 71stth minute, Orlando Fidencio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 72nd minute, Eugenio Cruz 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. HELLFISH's Roque Bernaldo got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Roque Bernaldo in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Orlando Fidencio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 80 in the game by Roque Bernaldo from a close distance when the talented Orlando Fidencio managed to make a qualified save. C.A. REY DE COPAS's players were relieved. An unexpected shot in the 85th minute by Geronimo Rito got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. C.A. REY DE COPAS's Orlando Fidencio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geronimo Rito in the 88th minute of play. German Montay lost his temper 90 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 93rd minute there was a penalty for C.A. REY DE COPAS. Ismael Abella stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Gaudencio Perfecto. 1-0. Gaudencio Perfecto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eulalio Monico in the 96th minute of play. Gaudencio Perfecto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eugenio Cruz in the 98th minute of play. The C.A. REY DE COPAS support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.