Official Cup

Baltasar Lawrence
Spectators: 155 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) M. Agus Young made the kick off and thus started the match. Zethos Vrotsos made an important save on a dangerous shot by M. Agus Young in the 6th minute. In the 7th minute of the match Santa Lucia de Merlo got a corner. La Pachorra LSF's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Levan Poggenborg ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Santa Lucia de Merlo's Levan Poggenborg to fire away a dangerous shot which Zethos Vrotsos despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. M. Agus Young's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zethos Vrotsos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, La Pachorra LSF's Veto Steller sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Florentino Herauso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. La Pachorra LSF were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after Santa Lucia de Merlo's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Desiderio Dominix took the corner. 18 minutes into the match, La Pachorra LSF's goalkeeper Zethos Vrotsos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by M. Agus Young. In the 20th minute, Santa Lucia de Merlo's M. Agus Young ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Zethos Vrotsos. Zethos Vrotsos yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Veto Steller scored 1-1 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Florentino Herauso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Zethos Vrotsos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of M. Agus Young's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. In the 29th match minute, La Pachorra LSF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Desiderio Dominix to maneuver through the defense. 34 minutes into the match, La Pachorra LSF's goalkeeper Zethos Vrotsos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by M. Agus Young. With a couple of smart ball manuevers M. Agus Young in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zethos Vrotsos saved La Pachorra LSF from getting behind. When Santa Lucia de Merlo's M. Agus Young in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Pachorra LSF's goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Santa Lucia de Merlo's M. Agus Young slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Zethos Vrotsos. That made the score 2-1 after 38 minutes of play. The supporters of Santa Lucia de Merlo booed when La Pachorra LSF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Magnus Kübler didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute Veto Steller shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florentino Herauso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Veto Steller to make the kick off. La Pachorra LSF's Zethos Vrotsos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by M. Agus Young in the 52nd minute of play. Magnus Kübler charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Magnus Kübler the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to La Pachorra LSF getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Magnus Kübler hit a great ball. Filip Kling hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Santa Lucia de Merlo's Polo Quinteros was substituted for M. Agus Young. After 56 played minutes La Pachorra LSF got a freekick which was hit by Filip Kling. Santa Lucia de Merlo's Alvaro Llorienzo quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Nelson Cuevas, made in the 60th minute of the game. 63 minutes into the match, Santa Lucia de Merlo's goal looked a bit too open when Veto Steller came free, but Florentino Herauso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Polo Quinteros's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zethos Vrotsos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. 76 minutes into the match, Santa Lucia de Merlo's goal looked a bit too open when Veto Steller came free, but Florentino Herauso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 77 minutes, Ermegildo Salamon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santa Lucia de Merlo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ermegildo Salamon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After recieving a nice pass, Santa Lucia de Merlo's Levan Poggenborg tried to score from far away in the 91st minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Jacobo Gorri's late challenge caught a Santa Lucia de Merlo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jacobo Gorri helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, La Pachorra LSF's Jacobo Gorri got a free kick in the 93rd minute. In the 95th minute, one of La Pachorra LSF:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for La Pachorra LSF. Zethos Vrotsos had in the 96thth minute some difficulties stopping Polo Quinteros's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 96 minutes into the match, Polo Quinteros notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of La Pachorra LSF's Zethos Vrotsos. Zethos Vrotsos was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Santa Lucia de Merlo's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.