Official Cup

Estadio Manzanares
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dimitris Maropoulos got the match started through his kick off. Rafael Fix showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Requena, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Cornelio Cesaro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lara Guadalupi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cornelio Cesaro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 14 minutes, Jonathan Cordarrol managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jonathan Cordarrol was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lara Guadalupi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dimitris Maropoulos in the 24th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Cornelio Cesaro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cornelio Cesaro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lara Guadalupi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dimitris Maropoulos in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lara Guadalupi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. MAGNIFICOS.FC's Pedro Requena managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Abelardo Urdin in the 38 minute of the game. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's goalkeeper Rafael Fix, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Geert Wijgaert scored 1-1 in the 43rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rafael Fix, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Lara Guadalupi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cornelio Cesaro's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Geert Wijgaert 58 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. MAGNIFICOS.FC's Lara Guadalupi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cornelio Cesaro in the 61st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cornelio Cesaro in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lara Guadalupi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Cordarrol might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lara Guadalupi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonathan Cordarrol ran back to his position shaking his head. MAGNIFICOS.FC's Lara Guadalupi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonathan Cordarrol in the 69th minute of play. Lara Guadalupi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cornelio Cesaro in the 70th minute of play. Geert Wijgaert's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rafael Fix read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dimitris Maropoulos in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lara Guadalupi saved MAGNIFICOS.FC from getting behind. After 77 minutes MAGNIFICOS.FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ioseba Llorente who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Ioseba Llorente to fire away a dangerous shot which Lara Guadalupi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 83 minutes into the game, Americo Montrel cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Lara Guadalupi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 86 minutes of play, Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Dimitris Maropoulos made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Lara Guadalupi was left in no man's land by his defense there! MAGNIFICOS.FC's Valério Ortiz was substituted for Geert Wijgaert. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dimitris Maropoulos in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lara Guadalupi saved MAGNIFICOS.FC from getting behind. When Frederico Hermes fell near the penalty area in the 97th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MAGNIFICOS.FC's protests and gave Frederico Hermes a yellow card for diving instead. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.