Official Cup

Estadio Varela
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Peng Xiong made the kick off which started today's match. Freddy Mercurio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Passos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pablo Solari could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Ronaldo Medeiros made a huge save. Froilan Paublo kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Peng Xiong got free with Ronaldo Medeiros in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 20 minutes had been played when some careless play by Montevideo's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Baldomero Mateo was slow to take the kick. During this time Crottos Crotters F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Crottos Crotters F.C.'s corner Baldomero Mateo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ronaldo Medeiros quite easily take care of the ball. Olavo Matorin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Freddy Mercurio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Peng Xiong got free with Ronaldo Medeiros in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Adilson Breckenfelds short, quick shot in the 24thth minute got Ronaldo Medeiros to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When Montevideo's Christian Passos in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 35th minute Peng Xiong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldo Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Frank Mackensen got a free kick in the 36th minute. In the 39th minute Christian Passos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Freddy Mercurio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With his leg Ronaldo Medeiros managed to avoid a goal in the 42ndth minute, when Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Adilson Breckenfeld fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Peng Xiong in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronaldo Medeiros prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Crottos Crotters F.C. getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Frank Mackensen hit a great ball. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalkeeper Freddy Mercurio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 54th minute Christian Passos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Freddy Mercurio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Montevideo booed when Crottos Crotters F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Froilan Paublo didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Passos in the 57th minute of play forced Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalkeeper Freddy Mercurio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernandão Recife struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Freddy Mercurio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Montevideo. In the 62nd minute, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Herminio Seguinus seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Herminio Seguinus the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Crottos Crotters F.C. protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Herminio Seguinus had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in Crottos Crotters F.C. fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 61st minute. Penalty! Freddy Mercurio had in the 64thth minute some difficulties stopping Mário Maranhense's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Passos in the 64th minute of play forced Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalkeeper Freddy Mercurio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 82 minutes into the game, Baldomero Mateo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Montevideo the free kick. A collision led to Crottos Crotters F.C. getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Baldomero Mateo hit a great ball. Crottos Crotters F.C. made a substitution. Gerardo Gartzea replaced Szilveszter Puja. A collision led to Crottos Crotters F.C. getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Baldomero Mateo hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pablo Solari during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Pablo Solari hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Ronaldo Medeiros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peng Xiong in the 96th minute of play. Montevideo were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.