Prized/Friendly Cup

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eustaquio Jaizki got the match started through his kick off. After 6 played minutes Club Atlético Atlanta got a freekick which was hit by Rosendo Cutberto. Rosendo Cutberto charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rosendo Cutberto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 16 minutes of play, Club Atlético Atlanta's Eustaquio Jaizki made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ariel Tximitx was left in no man's land by his defense there! Carlos Germano was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Benjamin Sotil showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 24 minute of play. A collision led to Abuba Akotonon FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Gabriel Ostargi hit a great ball. Virgilio Corderall could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Carlos Germano made a huge save. Carlos Germano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Sotil in the 35th minute. Carlos Germano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Casimiro Bilbo, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Edinson Cavani fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Germano having to interfere. In the 44th minute Eustaquio Jaizki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ariel Tximitx saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 47 played minutes Club Atlético Atlanta got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Honesto. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Carlos Germano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Virgilio Corderall stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Carlos Germano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edinson Cavani in the 51st minute of the match. Carlos Germano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Sotil, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. If Paulino Lizardi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 65th minute Casimiro Bilbo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Germano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Virgilio Corderall in the 69th minute of play forced Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Carlos Germano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rene Luzea struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Ariel Tximitx didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Atlético Atlanta. After 77 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Gaspar Selmo. When Abuba Akotonon FC's Gabriel Ostargi 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 Club Atlético Atlanta's goalie prevented a goal. Carlos Germano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamin Sotil in the 82nd minute of the match. The supporters of Club Atlético Atlanta booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kévin Zenón didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edinson Cavani in the 87th minute of play forced Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Carlos Germano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd minute Casimiro Bilbo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Germano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edinson Cavani during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 93rd match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edinson Cavani to maneuver through the defense. Abuba Akotonon FC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Club Atlético Atlanta to leave the ground with a draw.