Official Cup

Ushuaïa Arena
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Fonso in the 3rd minute of play forced AFC United's goalkeeper Lei Bin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Higinio Arraz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mero Portero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Club Ibiza's goal looked a bit too open when Higinio Arraz came free, but Mero Portero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, Bruno Fonso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lei Bin. AFC United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bruno Fonso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 22nd match minute, Club Ibiza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lúcio Cerezo to maneuver through the defense. Bruno Fonso might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lei Bin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bruno Fonso ran back to his position shaking his head. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Higinio Arraz in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mero Portero saved Club Ibiza from getting behind. Mero Portero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Arraz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mero Portero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Higinio Arraz's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. When AFC United's Higinio Arraz in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Ibiza's goalie prevented a goal. Mero Portero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Arraz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Club Ibiza's Mero Portero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Higinio Arraz in the 37th minute of play. Mero Portero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Fernandez in the 39th minute of the match. 46 minutes into the game, AFC United's Higinio Arraz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mero Portero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bruno Fonso was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute Bruno Fonso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lei Bin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 57 minutes into the match, Club Ibiza's Bruno Fonso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lei Bin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bruno Fonso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Club Ibiza's Bruno Fonso got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Club Ibiza made a substitution. Jaime Xavier replaced Ştefan Vornicescu. Zeng Sang Chao's late challenge caught a Club Ibiza's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zeng Sang Chao helped the player get up and apologised. After 66 played minutes AFC United got a freekick which was hit by Zeng Sang Chao. Lei Bin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kazuo Koriotto in the 67th minute of play. In the 69th minute of the game Şenel Volkan made a throw-in which Faustino Asprilla played forward. 77 minutes into the game, Tomás Orlanda threw the ball into play from the sideline. AFC United's Ken vrolix quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Faustino Asprilla in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mero Portero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 82 minutes, Şenel Volkan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AFC United and the Club Ibiza players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, AFC United's Şenel Volkan got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Lei Bin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kazuo Koriotto in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 87th minute AFC United were awarded a corner. Jordi Scherz went to the cornerflag to take it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kazuo Koriotto in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lei Bin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Club Ibiza had won after a very even match.