Prized/Friendly Cup

Antonio V. Liberti
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) After some careless play in the Nibiru X defense, Rodolfo Guerau kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Genzo Wakabayashi. The Nibiru X fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Genzo Wakabayashi should have stopped the shot. In the 8th minute, Rodolfo Guerau made a precise shot to the right of Genzo Wakabayashi. Nibiru X's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. 11 minutes into the match, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Rodolfo Guerau sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Genzo Wakabayashi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicodim Ipătescu in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pepe Santoro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 15 minutes into the game, Jose Sugar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nibiru X the free kick. After a rather tough play, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Jose Sugar got a free kick in the 15th minute. Nibiru X's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Nicodim Ipătescu in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicodim Ipătescu in the 19th minute of play forced ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goalkeeper Pepe Santoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pepe Santoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicodim Ipătescu in the 23rd minute of the match. 29 minutes into the game, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Jose Sugar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Genzo Wakabayashi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Nibiru X's defense didn't have a chance, in the 33rd minute, when Rodolfo Guerau scored to the left of an out of position Genzo Wakabayashi, making the score, 4-0. Pepe Santoro didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nicodim Ipătescu went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicodim Ipătescu in the 44th minute of play forced ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goalkeeper Pepe Santoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maximiliano Frans kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Jose Sugar made the kick off in the second half. Genzo Wakabayashi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Melquiades Rodriguez, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Nicodim Ipătescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Pepe Santoro made a huge save. Genzo Wakabayashi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melquiades Rodriguez in the 68th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Augusto Garoa got a free kick in the 71st minute. Pepe Santoro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicodim Ipătescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Nicodim Ipătescu might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pepe Santoro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nicodim Ipătescu ran back to his position shaking his head. Through an outstanding action, after 77 minutes, Pepe Santoro successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Melquiades Rodriguez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 84 minutes into the game, Celedonio Benitez threw the ball into play from the sideline. Nibiru X's Fabricio Espejo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Celedonio Benitez's late challenge caught a Nibiru X's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Celedonio Benitez helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Celedonio Benitez got a free kick in the 89th minute. Genzo Wakabayashi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melquiades Rodriguez in the 93rd minute of the match. In the 93rd match minute, Nibiru X was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Mingione to maneuver through the defense. When Raúlo Garriga fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nibiru X's protests and gave Raúlo Garriga a yellow card for diving instead. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Prospero Celipe was substituted for Eustacio Tercero. In the 96th minute, Raúlo Garriga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ had won after a very even match.