Prized/Friendly Cup

Cielo di Tocopilla
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Benedykt Pionek got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Zorros del Desierto's goal looked a bit too open when Benedykt Pionek came free, but Abelardo Escerza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zelipe Claro came free with the goalkeeper in the 4th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Aureliusz Naumowicz could save by the left post. When Wladyslaw Klejnowski fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Veth Crystals's protests and gave Wladyslaw Klejnowski a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Veth Crystals getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Wladyslaw Klejnowski hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patryk Pozorski in the 14th minute of play forced Zorros del Desierto's goalkeeper Abelardo Escerza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aureliusz Naumowicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zelipe Claro, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. After 18 played minutes Zorros del Desierto got a freekick which was hit by Vladimiro Barroso. Benedykt Pionek fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abelardo Escerza having to interfere. Marco-Antonio Figueroa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Abelardo Escerza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcin Piszczor in the 26th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the game, Veth Crystals's Benedykt Pionek nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abelardo Escerza made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 33 minutes into the match, Zorros del Desierto's goal looked a bit too open when Marcin Piszczor came free, but Abelardo Escerza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abelardo Escerza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wladyslaw Klejnowski in the 41st minute of play. Zelipe Claro hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benedykt Pionek in the 47th minute of play forced Zorros del Desierto's goalkeeper Abelardo Escerza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marco-Antonio Figueroa made a kick off. Aureliusz Naumowicz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco-Antonio Figueroa in the 51st minute of play. Konrad Flis kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Zorros del Desierto's Hermenegildo Balboa was substituted for Mannuel Cofquecura. After 57 played minutes Veth Crystals got a freekick which was hit by Konrad Flis. 61 minutes into the match, Hermenegildo Balboa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aureliusz Naumowicz. Veth Crystals's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hermenegildo Balboa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. In the 66th match minute, Veth Crystals was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedykt Pionek to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Zorros del Desierto booed when Veth Crystals was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patryk Pozorski didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Zorros del Desierto's Hermenegildo Balboa in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Veth Crystals's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hermenegildo Balboa in the 78th minute of play forced Veth Crystals's goalkeeper Aureliusz Naumowicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 82 minutes into the match, Benedykt Pionek had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Abelardo Escerza. Zorros del Desierto's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benedykt Pionek was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Marcin Piszczor received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Abelardo Escerza came out and tried to block the shot, but Marcin Piszczor slotted it home off the left post making it 2-3 in the 94th minute. The Veth Crystals supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Veth Crystals would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.