Prized/Friendly Cup

El Coloso del Parque
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sebastian Percival got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Dráuzio Pontes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dušan Ančic was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético de Newell's zone, Dráuzio Pontes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dušan Ančic came out of the goal and Dráuzio Pontes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arne Grabner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Spike Foley in the 9th minute of the match. In the 10thth minute of the game Dráuzio Pontes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club Atlético de Newell's Dušan Ančic was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Club Atlético de Newell's Dušan Ančic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dráuzio Pontes in the 11th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Dráuzio Pontes's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dušan Ančic was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Dráuzio Pontes's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dušan Ančic was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Through an outstanding action, after 16 minutes, Arne Grabner successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The corner led Club Atlético de Newell's Pastor Eufemio to fire away a dangerous shot which Arne Grabner despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 19th match minute, Club Atlético de Newell was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vince Haywood to maneuver through the defense. Club Atlético de Newell's Devon Howson got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some careless play in the Club Atlético de Newell defense, Dráuzio Pontes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dušan Ančic. The Club Atlético de Newell fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dušan Ančic should have stopped the shot. When Falconara Albanese's Dráuzio Pontes in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atlético de Newell's goalie prevented a goal. If Pastor Eufemio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atlético de Newell's goalkeeper Dušan Ančic, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 39 minutes Club Atlético de Newell's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Esteve Garin who took care of the corner kick. Sebastian Percival sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 46 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Club Atlético de Newell! In the 46th minute there was a penalty for Falconara Albanese. Dráuzio Pontes stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Dušan Ančic. 0-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dráuzio Pontes made a kick off. Arne Grabner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Devon Howson in the 52nd minute of play. Sebastian Percival received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Arne Grabner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A hard shot 58 in the game by Dráuzio Pontes from a close distance when the talented Dušan Ančic managed to make a qualified save. Club Atlético de Newell's players were relieved. Dráuzio Pontes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dušan Ančic read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. Dráuzio Pontes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Dušan Ančic made a huge save. Arne Grabner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastian Percival in the 67th minute of the match. Arne Grabner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pastor Eufemio, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 73rd minute Devon Howson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arne Grabner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th match minute, Club Atlético de Newell was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vince Haywood to maneuver through the defense. Falconara Albanese's Kaarlo Menem was substituted for Esteve Garin. Falconara Albanese's Martin Goren was substituted for Dráuzio Pontes. Club Atlético de Newell made a substitution. Amanda Hoffs replaced William Dunning. The supporters of Falconara Albanese booed when Club Atlético de Newell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vince Haywood didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dušan Ančic stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Martin Goren's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martin Goren in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dušan Ančic prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dušan Ančic made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Honorio Firman in the 88th minute of play. A collision led to Club Atlético de Newell getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Albert Gamble hit a great ball. 91 minutes into the match, Club Atlético de Newell's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Goren came free, but Dušan Ančic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With splendid footwork Martin Goren arrived in front of goal to shoot 0-4 by the left pole in the game's 92nd minute. When Falconara Albanese's Martin Goren in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atlético de Newell's goalie prevented a goal. The Club Atlético de Newell supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Falconara Albanese's performance. The match ended with a win for Falconara Albanese.