Official Cup

Sporting Cristal
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fernando Abar took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gonzalo Berdugo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doido De Maré, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpected shot in the 7th minute by Fernando Abar got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Fernando Abar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fernando Abar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 12th match minute, Sporting Cristal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mino Abellaneda to maneuver through the defense. Saul Machado hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the match, Oskarbi Abancens had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jacinto Chucho. Bahia Azul's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Oskarbi Abancens was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 20 minutes into the game, Bahia Azul's Doido De Maré nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gonzalo Berdugo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oskarbi Abancens got free with Jacinto Chucho in the 22nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jacinto Chucho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oskarbi Abancens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 25 minutes, Cristian Huezo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bahia Azul's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Huezo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Bahia Azul's Ronald Botello sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gonzalo Berdugo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bahia Azul's Jacinto Chucho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Bahia Azul from getting a goal against them. Bahia Azul's Jacinto Chucho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oskarbi Abancens in the 30th minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Sporting Cristal's goal looked a bit too open when Ronald Botello came free, but Gonzalo Berdugo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Sporting Cristal getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Jacob Abarca hit a great ball. 38 minutes into the match, Bahia Azul's goalkeeper Jacinto Chucho had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fernando Abar. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Sporting Cristal's goalkeeper Gonzalo Berdugo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 43rd match minute, Bahia Azul was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronald Botello to maneuver through the defense. When Ramond Abechuco fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sporting Cristal's protests and gave Ramond Abechuco a yellow card for diving instead. In the 47th match minute, Sporting Cristal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramond Abechuco to maneuver through the defense. Sporting Cristal's Peli Abeita was substituted for Honorio Abecia. In the 49th minute, Ramond Abechuco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bahia Azul's Jairo Mendez couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 50th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Sporting Cristal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Doido De Maré to make the kick off. After a rather tough play, Sporting Cristal's Sedeni Abellaneda got a free kick in the 55th minute. The audience was convinced that Doido De Maré's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gonzalo Berdugo was relentless in the 56th minute of the game. Jacinto Chucho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oskarbi Abancens in the 57th minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Oskarbi Abancens ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jacinto Chucho was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. After 59 played minutes Bahia Azul got a freekick which was hit by Ronald Botello. The corner ended in Sedeni Abellaneda almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Bahia Azul's Jacinto Chucho did a great save. Gonzalo Berdugo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doido De Maré, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Jacinto Chucho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Abar in the 67th minute of play. 70 minutes into the match, Sporting Cristal's Fernando Abar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jacinto Chucho narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Doido De Maré received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Gonzalo Berdugo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Peli Abeita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sporting Cristal's supporters rose to their feet, but Peli Abeita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jacinto Chucho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Sporting Cristal booed when Bahia Azul was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolando Jimenez didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Sporting Cristal's Fernando Abar in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bahia Azul's goalie prevented a goal. Jacinto Chucho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serafo Abadie, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd minute Ronald Botello shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonzalo Berdugo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Bahia Azul getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Saul Machado hit a great ball. Gonzalo Berdugo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronald Botello, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. The supporters of Bahia Azul booed when Sporting Cristal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Abar didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Bahia Azul booed when Sporting Cristal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sedeni Abellaneda didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st minute of the match Jairo Mendez shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gonzalo Berdugo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. With an all-out effort, Bahia Azul's Gonzalo Berdugo threw himself towards the right post 96 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Doido De Maré, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. With an all-out effort, Bahia Azul's Gonzalo Berdugo threw himself towards the right post 96 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Doido De Maré, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After some fancy dribbling in the 98th minute, Rolando Jimenez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bahia Azul's supporters rose to their feet, but Rolando Jimenez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gonzalo Berdugo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sporting Cristal's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.