Official Cup

Atanasio Girardot
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Stacey Banning started the match with the kick off. If Stacey Banning had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Atlético Nacional's Teodoro Peio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stacey Banning in the 5th minute of play. After 9 minutes of play, River tu grato nombre's Stacey Banning made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Teodoro Peio was left in no man's land by his defense there! Eulalio Francesco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Alberto Azevedo in the 24th minute. After 25 played minutes River tu grato nombre got a freekick which was hit by Tadeusz Chodzinski. Teodoro Peio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stacey Banning in the 31st minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, Atlético Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Stacey Banning came free, but Teodoro Peio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. River tu grato nombre's Eulalio Francesco proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save River tu grato nombre from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stacey Banning in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teodoro Peio saved Atlético Nacional from getting behind. Stacey Banning sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of River tu grato nombre booed when Atlético Nacional was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alonzo Rocendo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the match, River tu grato nombre's goal looked a bit too open when Vicente Sasoin came free, but Eulalio Francesco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute, Serafin Theodore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. River tu grato nombre's Stacey Banning suffered a sore thigh after 44 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 44 minutes, Tadeo Barea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atlético Nacional and the River tu grato nombre players grew even worse after the yellow card. River tu grato nombre's Blaine Schaffer was substituted for Stacey Banning. In the 45th minute, Tadeo Barea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Teodoro Peio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 董烨邦, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Carlos Alberto Azevedo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Blaine Schaffer in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teodoro Peio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Teodoro Peio made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Blaine Schaffer sent off a good shot on target. In the 59th minute, Alonzo Rocendo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. River tu grato nombre's Eulalio Francesco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celestino Rudolfo in the 62nd minute of play. Eulalio Francesco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Celestino Rudolfo in the 62nd minute of the match. Porter Mansfield charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Porter Mansfield the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 63rd match minute, River tu grato nombre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Porter Mansfield to maneuver through the defense. Eulalio Francesco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vicente Sasoin in the 65th minute of the match. River tu grato nombre's Rolland Kellogg was substituted for 董烨邦. If Blaine Schaffer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Blaine Schaffer managed to get in a good position for a shot. River tu grato nombre's supporters rose to their feet, but Blaine Schaffer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teodoro Peio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vicente Sasoin in the 72nd minute of play forced River tu grato nombre's goalkeeper Eulalio Francesco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 74 minutes into the match, River tu grato nombre's Blaine Schaffer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Teodoro Peio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 74 played minutes Atlético Nacional got a freekick which was hit by Celestino Rudolfo. Blaine Schaffer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eulalio Francesco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Alberto Azevedo in the 78th minute of the match. River tu grato nombre's Eulalio Francesco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vicente Sasoin in the 80th minute of play. In the 81st minute, Blaine Schaffer made a precise shot to the right of Teodoro Peio. Atlético Nacional's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. 89 minutes into the game, Alonzo Rocendo threw the ball into play from the sideline. River tu grato nombre's Blaine Schaffer quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a rather tough play, River tu grato nombre's Tadeusz Chodzinski got a free kick in the 91st minute. Pedro Augusto De Assis Moreira charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pedro Augusto De Assis Moreira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. River tu grato nombre had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.