Official Cup

Arnulfo Iraido
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alexandros Peropoulos got the match started through his kick off. FÊNIX F.C.'s Alfredo Paraibano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandros Peropoulos in the 3rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Alexandros Peropoulos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrialito AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alexandros Peropoulos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alfredo Paraibano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 11 minutes, Cecilio Rosio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barrialito AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cecilio Rosio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind FÊNIX F.C.'s goalkeeper Alfredo Paraibano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexandros Peropoulos got free with Alfredo Paraibano in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A well-hit corner resulted in Damario Monteserin heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. When Evaristo Martins fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FÊNIX F.C.'s protests and gave Evaristo Martins a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FÊNIX F.C. getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Evaristo Martins hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandros Peropoulos in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredo Paraibano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alexandros Peropoulos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfredo Paraibano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Alexandros Peropoulos struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Alfredo Paraibano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Barrialito AFC. In the 33rd minute, Alexandros Peropoulos made a precise shot to the right of Alfredo Paraibano. FÊNIX F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 44 minutes into the game, Alexandros Peropoulos recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alfredo Paraibano. Alexandros Peropoulos showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

In the 56thth minute of the game Alexandros Peropoulos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FÊNIX F.C.'s Alfredo Paraibano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. João Paulo Prata charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed João Paulo Prata the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 60 played minutes FÊNIX F.C. got a freekick which was hit by João Paulo Prata. João Paulo Prata kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Alexandros Peropoulos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alexandros Peropoulos took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfredo Paraibano. Alfredo Paraibano dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 73rd minute, Arthur Loureiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 74 played minutes FÊNIX F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Arthur Loureiro. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Slawomir Witkowski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrialito AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Slawomir Witkowski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alfredo Paraibano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Barrialito AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jaime Eleazar in the 82nd minute. FÊNIX F.C.'s Alfredo Paraibano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aquiles Beat in the 84th minute of play. Alfredo Paraibano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aquiles Beat's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. 94 minutes into the match, Aquiles Beat notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of FÊNIX F.C.'s Alfredo Paraibano. Alfredo Paraibano was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Barrialito AFC had won after a very even match.