Official Cup

Arena Real
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ennio Beattie got the match started through his kick off. Ernesto Speranza hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Black StarZ's Salvador Gonzalez got a free kick in the 8th minute. In the 11th minute Ennio Beattie shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Mederi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Old BaoBaB Accademy's Bombai Soret got control of the ball when Americo Guib tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 17th match minute, Old BaoBaB Accademy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edoardo Schirone to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Old BaoBaB Accademy's goalkeeper Bombai Soret had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Americo Guib. A collision led to Black StarZ getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Haroldo Pueblo hit a great ball. Rolando Mederi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ennio Beattie, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. After a rather tough play, Black StarZ's Haroldo Pueblo got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Ennio Beattie received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Rolando Mederi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Black StarZ getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Gervasio Meder hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

53 minutes into the game, Haroldo Pueblo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black StarZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Old BaoBaB Accademy the free kick. In the 53rd minute, Haroldo Pueblo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 56th minute, Salvador Gonzalez had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. When Ennio Beattie fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Old BaoBaB Accademy's protests and gave Ennio Beattie a yellow card for diving instead. In the 57th match minute, Old BaoBaB Accademy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ennio Beattie to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Black StarZ booed when Old BaoBaB Accademy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Vittorio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ennio Beattie could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Rolando Mederi made a huge save. A collision led to Old BaoBaB Accademy getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Ennio Beattie hit a great ball. In the 72nd minute, Black StarZ's Agustin Unax seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Agustin Unax the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Black StarZ protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Agustin Unax had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 72 played minutes Black StarZ got a freekick which was hit by Agustin Unax. Black StarZ's Rolando Mederi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felice Di Donato in the 73rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rogelio Innocenzio during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 75 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Black StarZ! Felice Di Donato shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. The Old BaoBaB Accademy fans' excitement grew in the 77th match minute when Old BaoBaB Accademy's Felice Di Donato looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Haroldo Pueblo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Black StarZ's Rolando Mederi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Black StarZ from getting a goal against them. 91 minutes into the game, Old BaoBaB Accademy's Adriano Piano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rolando Mederi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Old BaoBaB Accademy had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.