Prized/Friendly Cup

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cecilio Tristan made the kick off which started today's match. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jorge Luna in the 7th minute of play. In the 10th minute Jorge Luna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hugo Orlando Gatti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cecilio Tristan got free with Kiran Tomasini in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Mino in the 14th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Mino came free, but Hugo Orlando Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Mino in the 18th minute of play. In the 21st minute, Cecilio Tristan made a precise shot to the right of Kiran Tomasini. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernando Morientes in the 24th minute of play. 25 minutes had been played when some careless play by Abuba Akotonon FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Alessandro Finotti was slow to take the kick. During this time THE ROKERY PIMKIS's players had a chance to rest. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Mino in the 34th minute of play. Emanuel Aurre's late challenge caught a THE ROKERY PIMKIS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emanuel Aurre helped the player get up and apologised. Emanuel Aurre hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorge Luna, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Kiran Tomasini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save THE ROKERY PIMKIS from getting a goal against them. 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.

In the 51st minute Cecilio Tristan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kiran Tomasini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 53 minutes in the game, Francisco Mino dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Abuba Akotonon FC from getting a goal against them. Jorge Lunas short, quick shot in the 61stth minute got Hugo Orlando Gatti to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Vânderson Barbosa hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. 67 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's Cecilio Tristan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kiran Tomasini narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Abuba Akotonon FC's Hugo Orlando Gatti got control of the ball when Francisco Mino tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hugo Orlando Gatti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernando Morientes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernando Morientes in the 84th minute of the match. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Fidele Barajo was substituted for Fernando Morientes. After taking down the ball on THE ROKERY PIMKIS's corner Earvin Mela fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Hugo Orlando Gatti quite easily take care of the ball. Hugo Orlando Gatti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ferris Stock in the 90th minute. THE ROKERY PIMKIS's Kiran Tomasini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cecilio Tristan in the 91st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Neil Dussling during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when THE ROKERY PIMKIS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Neil Dussling didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francisco Mino got free with Hugo Orlando Gatti in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. THE ROKERY PIMKIS were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Abuba Akotonon FC to leave the ground with a draw.