Official Cup

Estádio BARRACA
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Victorio Pabla made the kick off which started today's match. Pancracio Paniagua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Federico Zanetti, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Zanetti in the 6th minute of play forced POPULAR F.C's goalkeeper Pancracio Paniagua to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute Joan Puig shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pancracio Paniagua saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pancracio Paniagua took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Zanetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pancracio Paniagua stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joan Puig's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. In the 22nd minute Ludovít Reis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pancracio Paniagua saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA booed when POPULAR F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Léo Gonçalves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pancracio Paniagua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bubu Denat, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Zanetti in the 28th minute of play forced POPULAR F.C's goalkeeper Pancracio Paniagua to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ludovít Reis hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Pancracio Paniagua took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bubu Denat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victorio Pabla in the 37th minute of play forced F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goalkeeper Alejandro Verdu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by POPULAR F.C's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Francesc Pla was slow to take the kick. During this time F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of POPULAR F.C's goalie and right to David Ballester. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. POPULAR F.C's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 44th match minute, POPULAR F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Léo Gonçalves to maneuver through the defense. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Aldair Weidt might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alejandro Verdu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aldair Weidt ran back to his position shaking his head. 57 minutes into the match, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goal looked a bit too open when Victorio Pabla came free, but Alejandro Verdu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, POPULAR F.C's Pancracio Paniagua got control of the ball when David Ballester tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 61st match minute, POPULAR F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Attila Szepesvári to maneuver through the defense. POPULAR F.C's Váldson Tande was substituted for Stefaan Valkeneers. POPULAR F.C made a substitution. Maicon de Godoi replaced Moisés Matorin. A collision led to POPULAR F.C getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Attila Szepesvári hit a great ball. David Ballester sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 69th minute Bubu Denat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pancracio Paniagua saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pancracio Paniagua made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Federico Zanetti sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ludovít Reis got free with Pancracio Paniagua in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The nice shot from Bubu Denat in the 71stth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Pancracio Paniagua had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. POPULAR F.C's Sílvio Luís Pires got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joan Puig in the 87th minute of play forced POPULAR F.C's goalkeeper Pancracio Paniagua to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pancracio Paniagua made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Joan Puig sent off a good shot on target. Pancracio Paniagua made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joan Puig in the 92nd minute. Joan Puig sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing POPULAR F.C to leave the ground with a draw.