Official Cup

DON CONCETTO PALOMBI
Spectators: 452 (Terracing: 340, Seating: 103, VIP seats: 9) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jeronimo Bertin got the match started through his kick off. Mario Tipi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With 16 minutes on the clock, Bernabe Suarez commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Siro Gimenez hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Siro Gimenez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Siro Gimenez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Federico Normando read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. 29 minutes into the game, C.A.M.P's Siro Gimenez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Federico Normando made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Federico Normando stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Siro Gimenez's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. After 43 minutes Bendito Sea El Fernet's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marco Kelemen who took care of the corner kick. The supporters of Bendito Sea El Fernet booed when C.A.M.P was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Kelemen didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 46 minutes, Mario Tipi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bendito Sea El Fernet's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mario Tipi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Siro Gimenez in the 53rd minute of play forced Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Federico Normando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. C.A.M.P were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Bendito Sea El Fernet's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Marco Kelemen took the corner. The corner led C.A.M.P's Siro Gimenez to fire away a dangerous shot which Federico Normando despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Alejandro Santxol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Bertin in the 56th minute of the match. When Victoriano Playo fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored C.A.M.P's protests and gave Victoriano Playo a yellow card for diving instead. Victoriano Playo hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, C.A.M.P's Rolando Cayo got a free kick in the 65th minute. C.A.M.P's Jimeno Astrada was substituted for Teodoro Pereyra. After 67 played minutes C.A.M.P got a freekick which was hit by Rolando Cayo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Siro Gimenez in the 69th minute of play forced Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Federico Normando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jeronimo Bertin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alejandro Santxol having to make a save. In the 74th match minute, Bendito Sea El Fernet was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anacleto Franco to maneuver through the defense. Jimeno Astrada who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 76thth minute tested the skills of Federico Normando when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Siro Gimenez in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Federico Normando prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jimeno Astrada kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match.

The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. C.A.M.P walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.