Prized/Friendly Cup

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Mauricio Padro started the match with the kick off. Abuba Akotonon FC's Felix Frans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauricio Padro in the 4th minute of play. Alfredo Graciani blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Damian Transito having to make a save. Alfredo Graciani could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Damian Transito made a huge save. With a little luck, Big Babousa's Damian Transito got control of the ball when Alfredo Graciani tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felix Frans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauricio Padro, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alberto Eleder during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Big Babousa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Eleder didn't get a good kick on the ball. Big Babousa's Damian Transito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabian Otoniel in the 27th minute of play. Felix Frans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo-Enrique Bochini, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 33rd minute of the match Big Babousa got a corner. Abuba Akotonon FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ciriaco Evis ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Big Babousa's Ciriaco Evis to fire away a dangerous shot which Felix Frans despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 39th minute, Mauricio Padro ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Felix Frans was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After 46 played minutes Big Babousa got a freekick which was hit by Ricardo-Enrique Bochini. The Abuba Akotonon FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Big Babousa were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alfredo Graciani was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Felix Frans had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mauricio Padro. Damian Transito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Graciani in the 56th minute of play. When Alfredo Graciani came up free with the goalie in the 59th minute, the Abuba Akotonon FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alfredo Graciani couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Graciani in the 60th minute of play forced Big Babousa's goalkeeper Damian Transito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 66th minute, Mauricio Padro ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Felix Frans was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ricardo-Enrique Bochini in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Felix Frans saved Abuba Akotonon FC from getting behind. The crowd rose to their feet as Ricardo-Enrique Bochini kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Felix Frans. That made the score 0-4 in the 71 minute of play. In the 74th minute of the match, Ricardo-Enrique Bochini tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Felix Frans saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Damian Transito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabian Otoniel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The throw-in from Raul Ariando in the 91st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Abuba Akotonon FC's Valentín Barco. Mauricio Padro kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th match minute, Big Babousa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Padro to maneuver through the defense. The Abuba Akotonon FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Big Babousa were clearly better and deserved to take the win.