Official Cup

Estadio Diamante
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marco Pero took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Epifanio Oliverio in the 4th minute of play forced RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18's goalkeeper Justin Abril to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Epifanio Oliverio succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 6th playminute. Carlos Montenegro came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18's Ronaldão Fenomeno. But to his dismay, Ronaldão Fenomeno quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Justin Abril showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Pero in the 21st minute of the match. In the 26th minute of the match, Epifanio Oliverio got a very nice opportunity to score, but Justin Abril was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind ZAFIRO FC's goalkeeper Carlos Montenegro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a little luck, RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18's Justin Abril got control of the ball when Epifanio Oliverio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ronaldão Fenomeno recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronaldão Fenomeno in the 43rd minute of play forced ZAFIRO FC's goalkeeper Carlos Montenegro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Amador Donzel made a kick off. Carlos Montenegro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ceferino Chabier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 57 minutes into the game, RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18's Ronaldão Fenomeno nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Carlos Montenegro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. ZAFIRO FC's Carlos Montenegro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save ZAFIRO FC from getting a goal against them. Carlos Montenegro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldão Fenomeno in the 64th minute of the match. After 65 played minutes RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18 got a freekick which was hit by Amador Donzel. In the 66th match minute, RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amador Donzel to maneuver through the defense. Carlos Montenegro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Venancio Otsando in the 70th minute of play. In the 71st minute Epifanio Oliverio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Justin Abril saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, ZAFIRO FC's Marco Pero got a free kick in the 74th minute. Carlos Montenegro was a little too slow when Victor Cutberto got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 76th minute. The score was now 1-3. Justin Abril showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Epifanio Oliverio in the 78th minute of the match. Carlos Montenegro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Victor Cutberto in the 82nd minute. In the 84th minute Marco Pero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Justin Abril saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 85 minutes had been played when some careless play by RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ernesto Nafarroa was slow to take the kick. During this time ZAFIRO FC's players had a chance to rest. Ubaldo Ospin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Carlos Montenegro made a huge save. The supporters of ZAFIRO FC booed when RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabrício Coloccini didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Ernesto Nafarroa managed to get in a good position for a shot. ZAFIRO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ernesto Nafarroa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Justin Abril breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The ZAFIRO FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18's performance. The match ended with a win for RIVER y NADA MÁS 09.12.18.