Official Cup

RepublicaDeMataderos
Spectators: 449 (Terracing: 337, Seating: 103, VIP seats: 9) After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Justo Aguirre managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Scaloneta's supporters rose to their feet, but Justo Aguirre was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bonifacio Farias breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bonifacio Farias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ariel Ubendu in the 13th minute of play. Bonifacio Farias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Apolo Aurken, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apolo Aurken in the 15th minute of play forced Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's goalkeeper Bonifacio Farias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With 20 minutes on the clock, Artemio Naike commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Albano Bemabe had in the 21stth minute some difficulties stopping Uriel Savion's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 23rd minute, Justo Aguirre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute, Ariel Ubendu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aaron Xabat hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Alexis Mac Allister recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rigoberto Cuarto hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. In the 47thth minute of the game Zacarias Lapurdi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Scaloneta's Albano Bemabe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Alexis Mac Allister stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Justo Aguirre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 53rd minute, Americo Ralondo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Albano Bemabe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zacarias Lapurdi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. La Scaloneta's Albano Bemabe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zacarias Lapurdi in the 61st minute of play. In the 63rd minute Teodosio Oalo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albano Bemabe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 63 minutes into the match, Teodosio Oalo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Albano Bemabe. La Scaloneta's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Teodosio Oalo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Zacarias Lapurdi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Albano Bemabe having to make a save. When Rene Fernandez fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's protests and gave Rene Fernandez a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's Rene Fernandez got a free kick in the 71st minute. The long shot by Rodri De Paul in the 72nd minute really tested Bonifacio Farias's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After recieving a nice pass, Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's Uriel Savion tried to score from far away in the 80th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Apolo Aurken hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zacarias Lapurdi in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Albano Bemabe saved La Scaloneta from getting behind. A collision led to Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030 getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Nicanor Beturian hit a great ball. In the 95th minute, Justo Aguirre left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La Scaloneta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1.

For all the effort they put into the match, the La Scaloneta players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030.