Prized/Friendly Cup

Diego Armando Camp
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hélio Terra kicked off to start the match. Airborne FC's Diamantino de Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pablo Lohitzun in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the game, Barrilete Cósmico FC's Apolo Ixidor nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Diamantino de Queiroz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Hélio Terra hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Leopoldo Txomin didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Hélio Terra went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Diamantino de Queiroz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pablo Lohitzun in the 19th minute of play. A collision led to Barrilete Cósmico FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Erubiel Guillem hit a great ball. In the 24th minute Apolo Ixidor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Diamantino de Queiroz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Diamantino de Queiroz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Victor Enol in the 36th minute. Dudu Mesquita kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Leopoldo Txomin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Melo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 43rd match minute, Barrilete Cósmico FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erubiel Guillem to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute, Feliberto Fraco made a precise shot to the right of Diamantino de Queiroz. Airborne FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pablo Lohitzun to make the kick off. Betão Ramalho charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Betão Ramalho the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a defensive mix-up in Airborne FC's zone, Lázaro Cesario stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Diamantino de Queiroz came out of the goal and Lázaro Cesario tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Airborne FC's Diamantino de Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pablo Lohitzun in the 60th minute of play. After 69 played minutes Barrilete Cósmico FC got a freekick which was hit by Erubiel Guillem. Diamantino de Queiroz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pablo Lohitzun, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. 74 minutes into the game, Alfredo Dracena was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Airborne FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barrilete Cósmico FC the free kick. In the 77th minute Feliberto Fraco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Diamantino de Queiroz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Diamantino de Queiroz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Apolo Ixidor in the 81st minute of play. Diamantino de Queiroz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Feliberto Fraco in the 83rd minute of the match. 84 minutes into the game, Dudu Mesquita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Leopoldo Txomin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Diamantino de Queiroz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Erubiel Guillem went, in the 90th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. Diamantino de Queiroz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pablo Lohitzun in the 95th minute of the match. For all the effort they put into the match, the Airborne FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Barrilete Cósmico FC.