Official Cup

Colosseum
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eloy Fiz made the kick off which started today's match. After having played for 2 minutes, Eloy Fiz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BloodHounds F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Eloy Fiz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 4 minutes into the match, Gladiator FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eloy Fiz came free, but Aurelio Epifani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrick Guimarães made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donato Barone in the 8th minute. Aurelio Epifani didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Marcelo Gallardo went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Aurelio Epifani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eloy Fiz in the 18th minute of the match. Ennio Pizzi kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. After 24 minutes of play, BloodHounds F.C.'s Marcelo Gallardo made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aurelio Epifani was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Amancio Bermund fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored BloodHounds F.C.'s protests and gave Amancio Bermund a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Gladiator FC booed when BloodHounds F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amancio Bermund didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Gladiator FC defense, Eloy Fiz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aurelio Epifani. The Gladiator FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aurelio Epifani should have stopped the shot. Gladiator FC's Aurelio Epifani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo Gallardo in the 33rd minute of play. After having played for 36 minutes, Marcelo Gallardo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BloodHounds F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcelo Gallardo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aurelio Epifani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Gallardo in the 46th minute of the match.

Aurelio Epifani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eloy Fiz in the 54th minute of play. Aurelio Epifani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juan Pablo Sorin, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Aurelio Epifani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juan Pablo Sorin in the 59th minute of the match. Celestino Velasco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Aurelio Epifani made a huge save. Patrick Guimarães stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Francesco Tabacco's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. After 63 played minutes BloodHounds F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Celestino Velasco. Gladiator FC made a substitution. Angelo Marchegiani replaced Antonello Cipriani. After 65 played minutes BloodHounds F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Celestino Velasco. In the 67th match minute, BloodHounds F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Gallardo to maneuver through the defense. In the 74th match minute, Gladiator FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francesco Tabacco to maneuver through the defense. The goalkeeper, Aurelio Epifani, was totally fooled by BloodHounds F.C.'s Sergio Goycochea, who 78 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 87 minutes into the game, Marcelo Gallardo lined in a short shot 0-5 behind a frustrated Aurelio Epifani. The supporters of Gladiator FC booed when BloodHounds F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celestino Velasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Beppe Rivera struck a weak shot in the 98th minute. Patrick Guimarães didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gladiator FC. The BloodHounds F.C. supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing BloodHounds F.C. would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.