Official Cup

Tierra de Campeones
Spectators: 526 (Terracing: 395, Seating: 121, VIP seats: 10) Shuspendemo's Nacho Gol 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustaquio Vesga in the 8th minute of play forced Shuspendemo's goalkeeper Melchor Cordaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of AFC United booed when Shuspendemo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nacho Gol didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 16th minute of the match Balesio Leiva sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melchor Cordaro skillfully saved the ball. With an all-out effort, Shuspendemo's Frasco Esquivel threw himself towards the right post 19 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Conrado Salvadore, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a rather tough play, AFC United's Nardo Torrecilla got a free kick in the 19th minute. In the 25th minute of the match, Conrado Salvadore tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Frasco Esquivel saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Melchor Cordaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ekialde Balsera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Melchor Cordaro came out of the goal in the 35th minute to try and stop a shot by AFC United's Ekialde Balsera. But to his dismay, Ekialde Balsera quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 44th minute, Andres Vergaray hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half AFC United were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Ekialde Balsera made the kick off in the second half. Ekialde Balsera in the 52ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Melchor Cordaro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Raul Garin during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 56th minute, Raul Garin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of AFC United booed when Shuspendemo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raul Garin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Melchor Cordaro made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Hector-Luis Conllas sent off a good shot on target. In the 70th minute, Ekialde Balsera ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Melchor Cordaro was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Shuspendemo's Godfredo Baristo was substituted for Conrado Salvadore. Ekialde Balsera sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Hector-Luis Conllas came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the AFC United fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Hector-Luis Conllas couldn't finish the play. In the 84th minute Godfredo Baristo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frasco Esquivel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 85 minutes into the game, Ekialde Balsera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Shuspendemo the free kick. Ekialde Balsera kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. 87 minutes into the match, Nacho Gol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Frasco Esquivel. AFC United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nacho Gol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Pirro Pereta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Melchor Cordaro made a huge save. Eleder Borrellino kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match.

The Shuspendemo supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching AFC United's performance. The match ended with a win for AFC United.