League

Mendoza
Spectators: 7083 (Terracing: 5314, Seating: 1629, VIP seats: 140) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eugenio Cruz started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Evelio Berart notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of C.A. REY DE COPAS's Orlando Fidencio. Orlando Fidencio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Wilco Mulder showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugenio Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. 19 minutes into the match, C.A. REY DE COPAS's Eugenio Cruz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Wilco Mulder narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the C.A. REY DE COPAS defense, Evelio Berart kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Orlando Fidencio. The C.A. REY DE COPAS fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Orlando Fidencio should have stopped the shot. Eulalio Monico scored 1-2 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wilco Mulder, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 27 minutes into the game, Anier Arano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Malantial FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave C.A. REY DE COPAS the free kick. The supporters of C.A. REY DE COPAS booed when Malantial FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anier Arano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Saul Saturnin kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute, Ismael Abella sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Malantial FC's Wilco Mulder didn't even have to move. In the 33rdth minute of the game Fidel Balendin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but C.A. REY DE COPAS's Orlando Fidencio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Wilco Mulder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eugenio Cruz in the 35th minute of play. Wilco Mulder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenio Cruz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Wilco Mulder managed to avoid a goal in the 41stth minute, when C.A. REY DE COPAS's Eulalio Monico fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Primitivo Ekaitz kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Evelio Berart to strike the kick off in the second half. Orlando Fidencio didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fidel Balendin went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Orlando Fidencio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evelio Berart, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Malantial FC's zone, Eugenio Cruz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wilco Mulder came out of the goal and Eugenio Cruz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of C.A. REY DE COPAS booed when Malantial FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Prospero Urdaspal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eugenio Cruz in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wilco Mulder prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 68 minutes into the match, Eugenio Cruz notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of Malantial FC's Wilco Mulder. Wilco Mulder was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Wilco Mulder showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugenio Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evelio Berart in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Orlando Fidencio saved C.A. REY DE COPAS from getting behind. After 83 played minutes Malantial FC got a freekick which was hit by Jorge Tadzio. Eugenio Cruz struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Wilco Mulder didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C.A. REY DE COPAS. Wilco Mulder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenio Cruz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 93 minutes into the game, Primitivo Ekaitz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. C.A. REY DE COPAS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Malantial FC the free kick. 93 minutes into the game, one of C.A. REY DE COPAS:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Orlando Fidencio went to the wrong direction when Pedro Berraondo was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. The C.A. REY DE COPAS supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Malantial FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Malantial FC.