Official Cup

Saddledome Stadium
Spectators: 552 (Terracing: 415, Seating: 127, VIP seats: 10) La Gallardeta's Nikolay Podshivalov 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. Diego Lopes in the 7thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nacho Gonzalez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Flames FC were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after La Gallardeta's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. David Berkowitz took the corner. A nice corner shot did that David Berkowitz got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Nacho Gonzalez quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. La Gallardeta's Nacho Gonzalez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save La Gallardeta from getting a goal against them. Diego Lopes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nacho Gonzalez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. Tao Xi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nikolay Podshivalov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikolay Podshivalov in the 22nd minute of play forced Flames FC's goalkeeper Tao Xi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Echedey Lyon threw the ball into play from the sideline. La Gallardeta's Flavio Gonchan quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Nikolay Podshivalov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Flames FC's Tao Xi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikolay Podshivalov in the 32nd minute of play. Tao Xi came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by La Gallardeta's Rafael Haimar. But to his dismay, Rafael Haimar quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 36th match minute, Flames FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camille Trudeau to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 37 minutes, Nikolay Podshivalov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Gallardeta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nikolay Podshivalov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nikolay Podshivalov might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tao Xi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nikolay Podshivalov ran back to his position shaking his head. Alican İçten took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nacho Gonzalez. Nacho Gonzalez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Camille Trudeau could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Nacho Gonzalez made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in La Gallardeta's zone, Camille Trudeau stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nacho Gonzalez came out of the goal and Camille Trudeau tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Flames FC booed when La Gallardeta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafael Haimar didn't get a good kick on the ball.

La Gallardeta made a substitution. Amado Chayo replaced Attilio Stefano. The audience was convinced that Alican İçten's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nacho Gonzalez was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. When the match clock showed 55 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Alican İçten sped through La Gallardeta's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Nacho Gonzalez. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael Haimar in the 61st minute of play forced Flames FC's goalkeeper Tao Xi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nacho Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. When the match clock showed 67 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Nikolay Podshivalov sped through Flames FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Tao Xi. La Gallardeta made a substitution. Esteban Leizarraga replaced Teodoro Delfino. Flames FC's Tao Xi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Flames FC from getting a goal against them. Nacho Gonzalez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Lopes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Echedey Lyon kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the match, La Gallardeta's Rafael Haimar broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as La Gallardeta's Rafael Haimar slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Tao Xi. That made the score 2-3 after 81 minutes of play. Diego Lopes might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nacho Gonzalez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Diego Lopes ran back to his position shaking his head. Miguel Campos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Nacho Gonzalez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 94 minutes into the game, La Gallardeta's Nikolay Podshivalov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tao Xi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-4. 98 minutes into the match, La Gallardeta's Rafael Haimar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tao Xi narrowly saved just below the crossbar.

The La Gallardeta players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.