Prized/Friendly Cup

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cecilio Tristan made the kick off which started today's match. Hugo Orlando Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godfried Teunens in the 4th minute of play. Hugo Orlando Gatti stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Godfried Teunens's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. In the 11th minute Godfried Teunens 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. In the 12th minute La Bichineta were awarded a corner. Poncio Justo went to the cornerflag to take it. The audience was convinced that Godfried Teunens's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hugo Orlando Gatti was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. A throw-in in the 19th minute of the game was made by J.J Okocha with Ariel Artaldo as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. After 21 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by J.J Okocha. Godfried Teunens struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Hugo Orlando Gatti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Bichineta. With an all-out effort, Abuba Akotonon FC's Silvestre Peli threw himself towards the right post 24 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Vânderson Barbosa, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Silvestre Peli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vânderson Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugo Orlando Gatti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Godfried Teunens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugo Orlando Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godfried Teunens in the 34th minute of play. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Godfried Teunens, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. La Bichineta were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after Abuba Akotonon FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Poncio Justo took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vânderson Barbosa in the 42nd minute of play forced La Bichineta's goalkeeper Silvestre Peli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Godfried Teunens's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hugo Orlando Gatti was relentless in the 47th minute of the game. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Godfried Teunens to make the kick off. Silvestre Peli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vânderson Barbosa in the 53rd minute of play. The supporters of La Bichineta booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Rey didn't get a good kick on the ball. 58 minutes into the match, La Bichineta's Godfried Teunens sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hugo Orlando Gatti narrowly saved just below the crossbar. La Bichineta made a substitution. Vennard Rojak replaced Dorival de Azevedo. In the 67th minute, Eliseo Iigo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La Bichineta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Hugo Orlando Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseo Iigo in the 70th minute of play. A collision led to La Bichineta getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Sun Yuan Zheng hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eliseo Iigo in the 74th 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. La Bichineta were awarded a corner in the 77th minute after Abuba Akotonon FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Poncio Justo took the corner. In the 81st minute Eliseo Iigo 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. After 86 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Ramiro Rey. 89 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Castel came free, but Hugo Orlando Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Castel in the 91st 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. Vennard Rojak's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hugo Orlando Gatti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 92nd minute of play. In the 94th match minute, La Bichineta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Castel to maneuver through the defense. La Bichineta's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.