Official Cup

Alcatraz arena
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Martin Palermo made the kick off and thus started the match. When Martin Palermo came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the La Candela 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 Martin Palermo couldn't finish the play. Martin Palermo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Artemio Domenech showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Palermo, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 24th match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walter Samuel to maneuver through the defense. Ruben Sánchez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wim Oldenborger in the 25th minute. After 30 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Barco. Martin Palermo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Artemio Domenech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maju Gigante in the 36th minute of play. Artemio Domenech showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martin Palermo in the 38th minute of the match. In the 39th minute Martin Palermo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artemio Domenech saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 42 minutes into the game, Demy Salens recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ruben Sánchez. Demy Salens showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The wind increased when Maju Gigante made the kick off in the second half. Ruben Sánchez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Demy Salens in the 52nd minute of the match. Wim Oldenborger kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. 57 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Maju Gigante came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Maju Gigante came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 62nd minute Demy Salens shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ruben Sánchez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maju Gigante in the 63rd minute of the match. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demy Salens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ruben Sánchez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerard Daamen in the 71st minute of the match. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Oldenborger in the 74th minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Artemio Domenech. Boca Gregorian Juniors's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Martin Palermo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. Boca Gregorian Juniors made a substitution. Tor-Magnus Klaussen replaced Maju Gigante. Martin Palermo might have been able to make a better finish in the 84th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Artemio Domenech. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Martin Palermo ran back to his position shaking his head. With a little luck, Boca Gregorian Juniors's Artemio Domenech got control of the ball when Martin Palermo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Johannes Boon kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. 93 minutes into the game, Tor-Magnus Klaussen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Ruben Sánchez was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. La Candela FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.