Prized/Friendly Cup

Winchester
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gabino Muguia got the match started through his kick off. Franc Merlot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnoldo Licerio in the 4th minute of play. Joaquim Matute hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gilberto Rancaño in the 9th minute of play forced PINGO PINGO's goalkeeper Dionisio Raphael to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th play minute Gilberto Rancaño came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Dionisio Raphael. 1-0. Franc Merlot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Desta Roy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franc Merlot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desta Roy in the 12th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Desta Roy in the 13th minute of play forced TiGrEs Fx's goalkeeper Franc Merlot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 17 minutes PINGO PINGO's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joaquim Matute who took care of the corner kick. TiGrEs Fx's Joaquim Matute was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dionisio Raphael in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. TiGrEs Fx's Franc Merlot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gregorio Tancoš in the 18th minute of play. In the 20th minute Alvaro Micarelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franc Merlot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. TiGrEs Fx's Franc Merlot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilberto Demario in the 21st minute of play. PINGO PINGO's Dionisio Raphael proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save PINGO PINGO from getting a goal against them. The corner led TiGrEs Fx's Joaquim Matute to fire away a dangerous shot which Dionisio Raphael despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Dionisio Raphael made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gabino Muguia in the 30th minute. After 31 minutes of play, TiGrEs Fx's Gilberto Rancaño made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dionisio Raphael was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 35thth minute of the game Gabino Muguia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PINGO PINGO's Dionisio Raphael was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, PINGO PINGO's Dionisio Raphael got control of the ball when Gabino Muguia tried to sneak it across the goal line. A nice corner shot did that Gerardo Trimiño got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Dionisio Raphael quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Franc Merlot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gregorio Tancoš, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. In the 47th minute, Edgard Estevez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When PINGO PINGO's Alvaro Micarelli in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TiGrEs Fx's goalie prevented a goal. Loukas Karaliopoulos hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. After 59 played minutes, TiGrEs Fx's Joaquim Matute shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Dionisio Raphael came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in TiGrEs Fx reached it. Franc Merlot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvaro Micarelli in the 61st minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in PINGO PINGO's zone, Gilberto Rancaño stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dionisio Raphael came out of the goal and Gilberto Rancaño tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Franc Merlot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arnoldo Licerio in the 72nd minute. Alvaro Micarelli struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Franc Merlot didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PINGO PINGO. 74 minutes into the match, PINGO PINGO's goal looked a bit too open when Gabino Muguia came free, but Dionisio Raphael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 75 minutes into the game, Loukas Karaliopoulos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PINGO PINGO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave TiGrEs Fx the free kick. Joaquim Matute took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 75th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dionisio Raphael. PINGO PINGO's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Franc Merlot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desta Roy in the 77th minute of the match. Franc Merlot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvaro Micarelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Alvaro Micarelli's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Franc Merlot was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. When Edgard Estevez fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored TiGrEs Fx's protests and gave Edgard Estevez a yellow card for diving instead. Edgard Estevez hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Dionisio Raphael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabino Muguia in the 87th minute of the match. A sloppy throw-in by Desta Roy in the 90th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by TiGrEs Fx's Hugo Quintana. With a little luck, TiGrEs Fx's Franc Merlot got control of the ball when Alvaro Micarelli tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of TiGrEs Fx booed when PINGO PINGO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gregorio Tancoš didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. TiGrEs Fx had won after a very even match.