Prized/Friendly Cup

Catatumbo Park
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Hernan Dorronsoro 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. Marta Poom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Junior Corrado in the 9th minute of the match. Marta Poom took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldomiro Inocente, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's goal looked a bit too open when Junior Corrado came free, but Marta Poom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rodolfo Salomon hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Horacio Ponc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hernan Dorronsoro in the 19th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gervasio Gracia during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Gervasio Gracia kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. In the 37th minute, Junior Corrado got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Defensores del Tiki Tiki booed when Imperio Catatumbo de Lara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernan Dorronsoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rodolfo Salomon was slow to take the kick. During this time Defensores del Tiki Tiki's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Rodolfo Salomon almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Marta Poom did a great save. Horacio Ponc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelino Lore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ádám Dobos hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 54th match minute, Defensores del Tiki Tiki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sílvio Dante to maneuver through the defense. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Nicolao Nogal was substituted for Batista Diana. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara made a substitution. Cristiano De La Iglesia replaced Angelino Lore. In the 61st match minute, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Azpeitia to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's goal looked a bit too open when Sílvio Dante came free, but Marta Poom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristiano De La Iglesia scored 1-0 in the 67th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Horacio Ponc, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 69 played minutes Imperio Catatumbo de Lara got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Azpeitia. Sílvio Dante's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 70thth minute, Marta Poom skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 70 minutes into the game, Sílvio Dante lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Marta Poom. When Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Junior Corrado in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's goalie prevented a goal. The Defensores del Tiki Tiki fans' excitement grew in the 74th match minute when Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Junior Corrado 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Horacio Ponc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano De La Iglesia, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Horacio Ponc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolao Nogal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute Junior Corrado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marta Poom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marta Poom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Junior Corrado in the 87th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Marta Poom threw himself towards the right post 88 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ruperto Abad, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Horacio Ponc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolao Nogal in the 92nd minute of play. Horacio Ponc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano De La Iglesia, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. 94 minutes into the match, Nicolao Nogal notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Horacio Ponc. Horacio Ponc was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Neither team could find the winning goal during normal time. The second half finished 2-2. Extra-time would have to be played.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Dorronsoro in the 104th minute of play forced Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goalkeeper Horacio Ponc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruperto Abad's late challenge caught a Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ruperto Abad helped the player get up and apologised. Ruperto Abad hit a great freekick 105 minutes into the match. In the 106th minute of the match Imperio Catatumbo de Lara got a corner. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cristiano De La Iglesia ran over to the corner to take the kick. The supporters of Defensores del Tiki Tiki booed when Imperio Catatumbo de Lara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 106 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernan Dorronsoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 108th match minute, Defensores del Tiki Tiki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Junior Corrado to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Ruperto Abad got a free kick in the 111th minute. Gogo Hug hit a great freekick 113 minutes into the match. Horacio Ponc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hernan Dorronsoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 114th minute. The score was still level after an even and exciting first-half in extra time. The players took a moment to grab a drink and get instructions from their managers before swapping ends.

When it was time for second half in the overtime, the players were a bit slow, but they soon became more alert when it was time for Sílvio Dante to make the kick off. Horacio Ponc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernan Dorronsoro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Horacio Ponc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hernan Dorronsoro in the 123rd minute of the match. After having played for 125 minutes, Nicolao Nogal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nicolao Nogal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With an all-out effort, Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Marta Poom threw himself towards the right post 128 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Junior Corrado, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Horacio Ponc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hernan Dorronsoro in the 131st minute of play. With neither of the teams able to find a winning goal, the match would be decided by penalties!

The referee gave Defensores del Tiki Tiki a penalty, 135 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Rodolfo Salomon, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's Marta Poom. 2-3. The score was 4-4 after a penalty in the 139th minute, where Imperio Catatumbo de Lara:s Hernan Dorronsoro tricked Defensores del Tiki Tiki:s Horacio Ponc with a difficult ball by the left post. Horacio Ponc had in the 141stth minute some difficulties stopping Marta Poom's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball.