Official Cup

El Atrapa Sueños
Spectators: 185 (Terracing: 140, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Onega made the kick off which started today's match. Laércio de Andrade took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nicanor Ascencio. Nicanor Ascencio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Internacional were awarded a corner in the 9th minute after El Pulpo Paceño's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Abdelbassir Abubakar took the corner. Internacional's Abdelbassir Abubakar was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Nicanor Ascencio in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Laércio de Andrade fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicanor Ascencio having to interfere. When Internacional's Laércio de Andrade in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Pulpo Paceño's goalie prevented a goal. Nicanor Ascencio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laércio de Andrade in the 19th minute of play. A collision led to Internacional getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Marian Swoboda hit a great ball. In the 24th minute Laércio de Andrade shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicanor Ascencio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 26th minute Laércio de Andrade shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicanor Ascencio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Internacional booed when El Pulpo Paceño was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joélson Guerra didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 30thth minute of the game Laércio de Andrade who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but El Pulpo Paceño's Nicanor Ascencio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 31st minute, Svetoslav Genkov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nicanor Ascencio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laércio de Andrade in the 36th minute of the match. In the 39th minute of the game Joélson Guerra made a throw-in which Ysmael Abad played forward. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Laércio de Andrade in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nicanor Ascencio saved El Pulpo Paceño from getting behind. Nicanor Ascencio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laércio de Andrade in the 44th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

50 minutes into the game, Joélson Guerra threw the ball into play from the sideline. Internacional's Marian Swoboda quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Internacional's Geronimo Rulli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Onega in the 54th minute of play. A collision led to El Pulpo Paceño getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Joélson Guerra hit a great ball. Nicanor Ascencio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Laércio de Andrade, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Nicanor Ascencio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Laércio de Andrade in the 59th minute. After taking down the ball on Internacional's corner Abdelbassir Abubakar fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Nicanor Ascencio quite easily take care of the ball. Geronimo Rulli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Onega, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joélson Guerra charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joélson Guerra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 72nd minute, Joélson Guerra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, El Pulpo Paceño's Nicanor Ascencio got control of the ball when Laércio de Andrade tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 80th minute, Internacional's Laércio de Andrade ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Nicanor Ascencio. Nicanor Ascencio yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. El Pulpo Paceño's Joseph Lockwood was substituted for Aristides Lluc. Geronimo Rulli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Onega in the 88th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the game, El Pulpo Paceño's Daniel Onega nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Geronimo Rulli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Internacional's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.