Official Cup

Alesandro Abarzua
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Reconquistense FC's Armindo Amado 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. Bonifacio Lavanderos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Seme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armindo Amado scored 0-1 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bonifacio Lavanderos, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When the match clock showed 9 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Armindo Amado sped through Talcampeón FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Bonifacio Lavanderos. Talcampeón FC's Bonifacio Lavanderos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Seme in the 14th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Lucas Seme left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Reconquistense FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. In the 24th match minute, Talcampeón FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mikel Señoret to maneuver through the defense. Piara Tittarelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yeray Necochea in the 26th minute of play. Iulian Boc received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Bonifacio Lavanderos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lucas Seme took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bonifacio Lavanderos. Bonifacio Lavanderos dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. With his leg Piara Tittarelli managed to avoid a goal in the 43rdth minute, when Talcampeón FC's Marcelino Fritz fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 44th match minute, Talcampeón FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mikel Señoret to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the game, Reconquistense FC's Tomás Raphael nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bonifacio Lavanderos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. Armindo Amado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lolo Acharan was the one to do the kick off. 64 minutes into the match, Lucas Seme had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bonifacio Lavanderos. Talcampeón FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lucas Seme was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-6. The crowd rose to their feet as Reconquistense FC's Armindo Amado slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Bonifacio Lavanderos. That made the score 0-7 after 69 minutes of play. 74 minutes into the match, Reconquistense FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelino Fritz came free, but Piara Tittarelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jan Ahlqvist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Bonifacio Lavanderos was out of position in the 89 minute of play, and Jan Ahlqvist capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jan Ahlqvist really showed his touch with that goal: 0-11. Reconquistense FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.