Official Cup

☆ Arenas del Cairo ☆
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Humos del Cairo FC's Cleto Sabin 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. 8 minutes into the game, KяαdivÄch3 FC's Fernando Arenas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Haroldo Monte made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Haroldo Monte didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fernando Arenas went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. After 15 minutes Humos del Cairo FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ruperto Edorta who took care of the corner kick. The corner led KяαdivÄch3 FC's Ruperto Edorta to fire away a dangerous shot which Haroldo Monte despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 20 minutes in the game Gaspar Unax did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Tadeo Tonio. In the 25th minute, Bruno Ramos 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. 37 minutes into the match, Fernando Arenas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Haroldo Monte. Humos del Cairo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fernando Arenas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. When KяαdivÄch3 FC's Fernando Arenas in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Humos del Cairo FC's goalie prevented a goal. KяαdivÄch3 FC's Ruperto Edorta quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Aaron Conrao, made in the 46th minute of the game. After the first half KяαdivÄch3 FC were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fernando Arenas was the one to do the kick off. Fernando Arenas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lisandro Larra kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernando Arenas in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Haroldo Monte saved Humos del Cairo FC from getting behind. Fernando Arenas might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Haroldo Monte. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fernando Arenas ran back to his position shaking his head. Humos del Cairo FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 59th minute, when Fernando Arenas scored to the left of an out of position Haroldo Monte, making the score, 0-6. Lino Bazil could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Haroldo Monte made a huge save. Ciriaco Lop received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Haroldo Monte tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. KяαdivÄch3 FC made a substitution. Ariel Osorio replaced Andy Top. KяαdivÄch3 FC's Virgilio Lawrence was substituted for Fernando Arenas. The crowd rose to their feet as Virgilio Lawrence kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Haroldo Monte. That made the score 0-7 in the 73 minute of play. Virgilio Lawrence took the ball and in the 76 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Haroldo Monte. Haroldo Monte dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-8. In the 79th minute, KяαdivÄch3 FC's Virgilio Lawrence ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Haroldo Monte. Haroldo Monte yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-9. Haroldo Monte stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Virgilio Lawrence's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. Salvador Pello charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Salvador Pello the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Humos del Cairo FC's Salvador Pello got a free kick in the 85th minute. Haroldo Monte made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgilio Lawrence in the 86th minute of play. Virgilio Lawrence blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Haroldo Monte having to make a save. With a little luck, Humos del Cairo FC's Haroldo Monte got control of the ball when Virgilio Lawrence tried to sneak it across the goal line. When KяαdivÄch3 FC's Virgilio Lawrence in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Humos del Cairo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Virgilio Lawrence's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 94thth minute, Haroldo Monte skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With a little luck, Humos del Cairo FC's Haroldo Monte got control of the ball when Virgilio Lawrence tried to sneak it across the goal line. KяαdivÄch3 FC played a much better game than Humos del Cairo FC and deserved their victory. The Humos del Cairo FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.