Official Cup

Down Park
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Downchester City's Haimar Fuentes started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raimundo Abecia in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alatz March prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alatz March showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Calisto Aballe, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Baiona Abadie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlo Domingo, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 16 minutes into the match, Downchester City's goal looked a bit too open when Calisto Aballe came free, but Alatz March reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th minute, Delmar Abaunza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Carlo Domingo during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 19th match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlo Domingo to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Downchester City defense, Raimundo Abecia kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alatz March. The Downchester City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alatz March should have stopped the shot. When Sportivo Chupeño's Calisto Aballe in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Downchester City's goalie prevented a goal. Baiona Abadie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlo Domingo in the 36th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Sportivo Chupeño's Vedillo Abeijon got a free kick in the 40th minute. Romildo Abella kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 51st minute, Raimundo Abecia fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Alatz March made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Raimundo Abecia sent off a good shot on target. In the 56th minute, Delmar Abaunza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Rodrigo Lara came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the Downchester City 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 Rodrigo Lara couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Haimar Fuentes in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baiona Abadie prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 62nd minute of the game. One of Downchester City:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sportivo Chupeño:s goal. 67 minutes into the game, Lluc Rossello was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Downchester City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sportivo Chupeño the free kick. A collision led to Downchester City getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Lluc Rossello hit a great ball. After having played for 72 minutes, Josep Odín managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Downchester City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josep Odín was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raimundo Abecia in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alatz March prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Sportivo Chupeño booed when Downchester City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlo Domingo didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Pere Manzano fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Downchester City's protests and gave Pere Manzano a yellow card for diving instead. In the 81st match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pere Manzano to maneuver through the defense. Sportivo Chupeño's Raimundo Abecia shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 82nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Alatz March but with some difficulty. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raimundo Abecia got free with Alatz March in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Downchester City's Alatz March proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 97th minute of the match, managed to save Downchester City from getting a goal against them. The Downchester City supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Sportivo Chupeño's performance. The match ended with a win for Sportivo Chupeño.