Prized/Friendly Cup

Palestra Itália
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Alexandru Eugen 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. In the 11th minute Sven de Zwaan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Truman Harrington saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of PALMEIRAS-UTAH booed when Argentinos Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saturnino Arixo didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Constantino Enekoitz fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Argentinos Juniors's protests and gave Constantino Enekoitz a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of PALMEIRAS-UTAH booed when Argentinos Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Constantino Enekoitz didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petruț Fințescu in the 29th minute of play forced PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goalkeeper Truman Harrington to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rigoberto Nazario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dominik Olchawa in the 30th minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goal looked a bit too open when Petruț Fințescu came free, but Truman Harrington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandru Eugen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandru Eugen in the 35th minute of play forced Argentinos Juniors's goalkeeper Rigoberto Nazario to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leon Richie hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. After 39 played minutes Argentinos Juniors got a freekick which was hit by Petruț Fințescu. Truman Harrington showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego Gonzales, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Aloísio Lima kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Truman Harrington made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diego Gonzales in the 43rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Denis Mero in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Truman Harrington prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 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.

PALMEIRAS-UTAH made a substitution. Leonardo Frazier replaced Reyes Boyle. PALMEIRAS-UTAH made a substitution. Bailey Kerns replaced Alexandru Eugen. Rigoberto Nazario showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bailey Kerns, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dominik Olchawa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diego Gonzales in the 58th minute of play forced PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goalkeeper Truman Harrington to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Constantino Enekoitz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mats Falch kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Cristi Mitică kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bailey Kerns in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rigoberto Nazario prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bailey Kerns, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rigoberto Nazario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jorge Pirani in the 70th minute of the match. The supporters of PALMEIRAS-UTAH booed when Argentinos Juniors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cornelio Semeno didn't get a good kick on the ball. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aloísio Lima in the 76th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Argentinos Juniors's Mats Falch got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Rigoberto Nazario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aloísio Lima in the 83rd minute of play. In the 83rd match minute, Argentinos Juniors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Constantino Enekoitz to maneuver through the defense. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Aloísio Lima got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bailey Kerns in the 88th minute of play. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Pirani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rigoberto Nazario stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bailey Kerns's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. After 93 minutes Argentinos Juniors's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bailey Kerns who took care of the corner kick. Bailey Kerns made a great header on PALMEIRAS-UTAH's corner, it was just that Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario managed to reach the ball for a save. After 94 minutes Argentinos Juniors's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bailey Kerns who took care of the corner kick. Cornelio Semeno tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Rigoberto Nazario. An unnecessary self made goal, 2-0 in the 95th minute. Argentinos Juniors's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.