Official Cup

Gigante A
Spectators: 189 (Terracing: 143, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when David Batuhin got the match started through his kick off. 10 minutes into the match, Cuatrodeocho's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Bochini came free, but Inge Marin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 11 played minutes Ripa FC got a freekick which was hit by Magnus Löfdahl. Donato Torres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Inge Marin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aldo Mannie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Planes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Donato Torres could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Inge Marin made a huge save. In the 28th minute, Donato Torres made a precise shot to the right of Inge Marin. Cuatrodeocho's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Alejandro Frederico kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Donato Torres kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Inge Marin. That made the score 3-0 in the 36 minute of play. Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng was substituted for Donato Torres. Ricardo Bochini received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Inge Marin came out and tried to block the shot, but Ricardo Bochini slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 43rd minute. Ripa FC's Joel Tehas was substituted for Ricardo Bochini. In the 51st minute of the match Ripa FC got a corner. Cuatrodeocho's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Placido Pero ran over to the corner to take the kick. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

In the 55th minute, Placido Pero made a precise shot to the right of Inge Marin. Cuatrodeocho's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. Inge Marin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng in the 63rd minute of play. Inge Marin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Inge Marin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Placido Pero, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Ripa FC were awarded a corner in the 76th minute after Cuatrodeocho's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Placido Pero took the corner. Gu Chang Peng struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Inge Marin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ripa FC. Cuatrodeocho's Iván Villafane was substituted for David Batuhin. Ripa FC's Aldo Mannie proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Ripa FC from getting a goal against them. 90 minutes into the game, Gu Chang Peng cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-0. Inge Marin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 93rd match minute, Cuatrodeocho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zeng Xi Jun to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Cuatrodeocho's zone, Gu Chang Peng stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Inge Marin came out of the goal and Gu Chang Peng tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Ripa FC had played much better football throughout.