Official Cup

Estadio Gastres
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Santiago Mino started the match with the kick off. Geronimo Ongile made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anthony Bonelli in the 4th minute of play. Geronimo Ongile made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santiago Mino in the 4th minute of play. 6 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Neto came free, but Alfredo Joey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfredo Joey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Calistrat Geangu in the 13th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teobaldo Belmiro in the 15th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Alfredo Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teobaldo Belmiro in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alfredo Joey saved Palermo from getting behind. Geronimo Ongile took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anthony Bonelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfredo Joey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Neto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfredo Joey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teobaldo Belmiro in the 23rd minute of play. 23 minutes in the game, Teobaldo Belmiro dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximino Gonzalez in the 27th minute of play forced Gastres FC's goalkeeper Geronimo Ongile to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th minute, Mathieu Koning hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute Anthony Bonelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Geronimo Ongile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Benjamin Neto kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Alfredo Joey. That made the score 1-0 in the 32 minute of play. In the 34th minute, Anthony Bonelli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 35 minutes into the game, Teobaldo Belmiro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alfredo Joey. Teobaldo Belmiro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Geronimo Ongile made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santiago Mino in the 38th minute of play. After 43 minutes, Teobaldo Belmiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gastres FC and the Palermo players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Gastres FC's Teobaldo Belmiro got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Alfredo Joey made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Neto in the 46th minute. Geronimo Ongile showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arnoldo Medina in the 47th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

In the 51st minute, Ceferino Quinteros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gastres FC's Geronimo Ongile played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnoldo Medina in the 52nd minute of play. After 54 minutes, Saul Felo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Palermo and the Gastres FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Saul Felo hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Neto in the 56th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Alfredo Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 57th minute Teobaldo Belmiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredo Joey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Neto in the 58th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Alfredo Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With an all-out effort, Palermo's Geronimo Ongile threw himself towards the right post 61 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Santiago Mino, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Alfredo Joey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamin Neto in the 63rd minute of the match. Alfredo Joey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teobaldo Belmiro in the 64th minute of play. Geronimo Ongile showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santiago Mino, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. With a little luck, Gastres FC's Geronimo Ongile got control of the ball when Anthony Bonelli tried to sneak it across the goal line. 71 minutes into the game, Gastres FC's Teobaldo Belmiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfredo Joey made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Gastres FC made a substitution. Göran Nyström replaced Feliberto Cuarto. Alfredo Joey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Neto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Palermo's Carles Borg got a free kick in the 80th minute. After 81 played minutes Palermo got a freekick which was hit by Carles Borg. After a defensive mix-up in Palermo's zone, Mathieu Koning stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfredo Joey came out of the goal and Mathieu Koning tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 89 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Calistrat Geangu came free, but Alfredo Joey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Calistrat Geangu came free, but Alfredo Joey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teobaldo Belmiro in the 93rd minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Alfredo Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Palermo's Alfredo Joey played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgardo Javiar in the 95th minute of play. Gastres FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Palermo for a fine match.