Official Cup

Norman Lee
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Horacio Cedro took the kick off in the first half of the match. A collision led to A.D.Berazategui getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Alberto Orlo hit a great ball. Şanver Başaran stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Francis Coppola's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. The supporters of MasterBets booed when A.D.Berazategui was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Salim Desbois didn't get a good kick on the ball. 20 minutes into the match, MasterBets's Francis Coppola sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Şanver Başaran narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alekos Kotsanakis kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Gigel Zăvoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horacio Cedro, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind A.D.Berazategui's goalkeeper Şanver Başaran, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Francis Coppola's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Şanver Başaran read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Francis Coppola had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Şanver Başaran. A.D.Berazategui's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Francis Coppola was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in A.D.Berazategui's zone, Francis Coppola stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Şanver Başaran came out of the goal and Francis Coppola tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 43rd minute, Horacio Cedro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Francis Coppola managed to get in a good position for a shot. MasterBets's supporters rose to their feet, but Francis Coppola was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Şanver Başaran breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of A.D.Berazategui booed when MasterBets was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francis Coppola didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half MasterBets were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Francis Coppola to strike the kick off in the second half. Şanver Başaran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francis Coppola in the 52nd minute of play. Gigel Zăvoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celso Lobo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59thth minute of the game Francis Coppola who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A.D.Berazategui's Şanver Başaran was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Francis Coppola came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the MasterBets 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 Francis Coppola couldn't finish the play. A.D.Berazategui made a substitution. Louis Halmsted replaced Celso Lobo. Şanver Başaran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francis Coppola, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. MasterBets's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gong Zhi Peng in the 67th minute. Tony Röd made a great header on MasterBets's corner, it was just that A.D.Berazategui's Şanver Başaran managed to reach the ball for a save. MasterBets's Jacinto Oso was substituted for Constantin Costăchescu. In the 75th match minute, A.D.Berazategui was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chico Moraes to maneuver through the defense. Gigel Zăvoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chico Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner ended in Roque Sidoro almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but MasterBets's Gigel Zăvoiu did a great save. Gigel Zăvoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Horacio Cedro in the 80th minute of the match. When MasterBets's Francis Coppola in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.D.Berazategui's goalie prevented a goal. After 84 minutes A.D.Berazategui's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gong Zhi Peng who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Gong Zhi Peng almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but A.D.Berazategui's Şanver Başaran did a great save. Şanver Başaran was a little too slow when Francis Coppola got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 86th minute. The score was now 0-3. With a little luck, A.D.Berazategui's Şanver Başaran got control of the ball when Francis Coppola tried to sneak it across the goal line. When MasterBets's Francis Coppola in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.D.Berazategui's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, MasterBets's Francis Coppola got a free kick in the 92nd minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. MasterBets walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.