Official Cup

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Spectators: 158 (Terracing: 119, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gonzalo Chorche kicked off to start the match. After 3 played minutes Celestiales got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Delfino. 5 minutes into the game, Guido Izotz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Gerardo Arnau was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Northern California's Gerardo Arnau got control of the ball when Guido Izotz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Celestino Monte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Gonzalo Chorche sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 21 minutes into the game, Celestiales's Albano Felipillo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gerardo Arnau made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Iker Balasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonzalo Chorche, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. After 28 minutes, Isidoro Lop mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Celestiales and the Northern California players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Celestiales getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Isidoro Lop hit a great ball. When Northern California's Gonzalo Chorche in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Celestiales's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Celestiales's Federico Presebal got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Iker Balasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonzalo Chorche, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. In the 39th minute, Gonzalo Chorche ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Iker Balasi was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Federico Presebal's late challenge caught a Northern California's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Federico Presebal helped the player get up and apologised. Federico Presebal kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. After having played for 46 minutes, Guido Izotz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Celestiales's supporters crossed their fingers, but Guido Izotz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Guido Izotz to make the kick off. A collision led to Celestiales getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Federico Presebal hit a great ball. Gerardo Arnau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guido Izotz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Teofilo Gartzea's late challenge caught a Celestiales's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Teofilo Gartzea helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Celestiales booed when Northern California was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teofilo Gartzea didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 61st minute, Guido Izotz ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gerardo Arnau was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. A collision led to Northern California getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Teofilo Gartzea hit a great ball. Northern California's Gerardo Arnau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guido Izotz in the 74th minute of play. Gerardo Arnau showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guido Izotz in the 76th minute of the match. Carmelo Oihan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Iker Balasi made a huge save. Guido Izotz charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guido Izotz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Guido Izotz hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Gonzalo Chorche struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Iker Balasi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Northern California. After 93 minutes of play, Celestiales's Narciso Bladi made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gerardo Arnau was left in no man's land by his defense there! Celestiales's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.