Prized/Friendly Cup

Cuerverio
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cláudio Biaggio got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd match minute, Cuervos AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xizavier Dacorrega to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute Dong Cheng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastian Saja saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. S.D. Bajen's Brent Cowan got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Charlie Bravo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastian Saja having to interfere. In the 12th minute Cláudio Biaggio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pascal Avalos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sebastian Saja showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Charlie Bravo in the 18th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, Cuervos AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Brent Cowan came free, but Sebastian Saja reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernardo Orixe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Pascal Avalos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Brent Cowan in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Saja saved Cuervos AFC from getting behind. Sebastian Saja showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brent Cowan in the 40th minute of the match. In the 41st minute Charlie Bravo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastian Saja saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Damian Callahan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastian Saja having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The crowd rose to their feet as S.D. Bajen's Brent Cowan slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Sebastian Saja. That made the score 0-1 after 51 minutes of play. Sebastian Saja was out of position in the 56 minute of play, and Brent Cowan capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Brent Cowan really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. When Xizavier Dacorrega fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cuervos AFC's protests and gave Xizavier Dacorrega a yellow card for diving instead. In the 60th minute, Xizavier Dacorrega hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernardo Orixe struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Pascal Avalos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cuervos AFC. S.D. Bajen's Graham Diaz was substituted for Jorge Baez. After having played for 70 minutes, Brent Cowan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. S.D. Bajen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brent Cowan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 71 minutes, Bernardo Orixe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cuervos AFC and the S.D. Bajen players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 71 played minutes Cuervos AFC got a freekick which was hit by Bernardo Orixe. Charlie Bravo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 73rd minute. S.D. Bajen's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. With his leg Sebastian Saja managed to avoid a goal in the 76thth minute, when S.D. Bajen's Brent Cowan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. S.D. Bajen's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Darius Seals in the 78th minute. After taking down the ball on S.D. Bajen's corner Darius Seals fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sebastian Saja quite easily take care of the ball. Pascal Avalos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cláudio Biaggio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 84 played minutes Cuervos AFC got a freekick which was hit by Americo Jobo. A collision led to Cuervos AFC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Ivan Cordoba hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice moves Brent Cowan could shoot a difficult shot in the 96th minute, which Sebastian Saja however easily saved by the left post. The S.D. Bajen players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.