Official Cup

St. Emilio Perfecto
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Laureano Amato kicked off to start the match. Loco Martin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Loco Martin in the 5th minute of play forced Piernas Locas Crane FC's goalkeeper Horacio Ishmael to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC Jamala were awarded a corner in the 6th minute after Piernas Locas Crane FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Henning Eriksson took the corner. Henning Eriksson made a great header on FC Jamala's corner, it was just that Piernas Locas Crane FC's Horacio Ishmael managed to reach the ball for a save. Horacio Ishmael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Renátó Csernyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. André Carrillo's late challenge caught a Piernas Locas Crane FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. André Carrillo helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Piernas Locas Crane FC booed when FC Jamala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Carrillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 36 played minutes Piernas Locas Crane FC got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Gorri. Horacio Ishmael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Loco Martin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Loco Martin hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute Laureano Amato shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Shi Bang Xiang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 46th minute, Amador Ishmael hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Jamala were furious when Gil Arantes was red carded, 47 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Loco Martin made a kick off. Laureano Amato received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Shi Bang Xiang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Piernas Locas Crane FC's goalkeeper Horacio Ishmael, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Henning Eriksson kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. In the 67th minute, Dalmacio Cortez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Loco Martin got free with Horacio Ishmael in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 68 minutes Piernas Locas Crane FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Henning Eriksson who took care of the corner kick. When FC Jamala's Loco Martin in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Piernas Locas Crane FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dalmacio Cortez in the 75th minute of play forced FC Jamala's goalkeeper Shi Bang Xiang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 76 minutes of play, FC Jamala's Loco Martin made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Horacio Ishmael was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 78 minutes, Laureano Amato mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Piernas Locas Crane FC and the FC Jamala players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Piernas Locas Crane FC's Laureano Amato got a free kick in the 78th minute. A hard shot 79 in the game by Loco Martin from a close distance when the talented Horacio Ishmael managed to make a qualified save. Piernas Locas Crane FC's players were relieved. Loco Martins short, quick shot in the 79thth minute got Horacio Ishmael to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Horacio Ishmael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Loco Martin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Shi Bang Xiang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laureano Amato in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 84th match minute, FC Jamala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Renátó Csernyi to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Laureano Amato in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Shi Bang Xiang saved FC Jamala from getting behind. Loco Martin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Horacio Ishmael read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alejandro Chuan during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Horacio Ishmael had in the 90thth minute some difficulties stopping Loco Martin's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a rather tough play, Piernas Locas Crane FC's Alejandro Chuan got a free kick in the 98th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC Jamala had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.