Prized/Friendly Cup

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Bairoletto FC's Leonides Asteri started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 5 minutes into the game, Miguel Merentiel recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Pascual Demario. Miguel Merentiel showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Bairoletto FC's Pascual Demario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edinson Cavani in the 16th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Bairoletto FC's goalkeeper Pascual Demario had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Virgilio Corderall. Virgilio Corderall took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pascual Demario. Pascual Demario dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Paulino Lizardi hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Bairoletto FC's Pascual Demario got control of the ball when Miguel Merentiel tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aarón Anselmino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 45 played minutes Bairoletto FC got a freekick which was hit by Domingo Roderigo. Pascual Demario acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 45th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Nicolás Valentini. 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 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Virgilio Corderall was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Abuba Akotonon FC's Paulino Lizardi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pascual Demario made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. 55 minutes into the match, Miguel Merentiel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pascual Demario. Bairoletto FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miguel Merentiel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. A collision led to Bairoletto FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Leo Arias hit a great ball. Virgilio Corderall kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 65 minutes into the game, Miguel Merentiel cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Pascual Demario was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Pascual Demario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aarón Anselmino in the 69th minute of play. Pascual Demario showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edinson Cavani, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Edinson Cavani managed to get in a good position for a shot. Abuba Akotonon FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Edinson Cavani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pascual Demario breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 81st minute, Leo Arias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bairoletto FC were furious when Domingo Roderigo was red carded, 86 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. A collision led to Bairoletto FC getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Domingo Roderigo hit a great ball. Abuba Akotonon FC made a substitution. Titan Palermo replaced Edinson Cavani. In the 88th match minute, Bairoletto FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domingo Roderigo to maneuver through the defense. Nicolás Valentini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 91 minutes into the match, Paulino Lizardi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pascual Demario. Bairoletto FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paulino Lizardi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0.