Official Cup

La Jabonera
Spectators: 148 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) After having played for 2 minutes, Orlando Mena managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jabones Tocadores's supporters crossed their fingers, but Orlando Mena was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 6 minutes into the match, Maní FC's goalkeeper Pascual Pitin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Orlando Mena. Ryan Blachere showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Hauche, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Ryan Blachere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Hauche in the 10th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Jabones Tocadores's Orlando Mena sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pascual Pitin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 13th minute of the match Jabones Tocadores got a corner. Maní FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Orlando Mena ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Edgardo Felo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Maní FC's Pascual Pitin did a great save. When Jabones Tocadores's Orlando Mena in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maní FC's goalie prevented a goal. 17 minutes into the match, Jabones Tocadores's Orlando Mena sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pascual Pitin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A well-hit corner resulted in Orlando Mena heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Pascual Pitin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Orlando Mena in the 19th minute of the match. Orlando Mena in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pascual Pitin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by Maní FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Orlando Mena was slow to take the kick. During this time Jabones Tocadores's players had a chance to rest. 27 minutes into the match, Maní FC's goalkeeper Pascual Pitin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Orlando Mena. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Orlando Mena in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pascual Pitin saved Maní FC from getting behind. Ryan Blachere took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Hauche, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orlando Mena received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Pascual Pitin came out and tried to block the shot, but Orlando Mena slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 37th minute. Orlando Mena struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Pascual Pitin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jabones Tocadores.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gabriel Hauche to make the kick off. Ryan Blachere showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Hauche in the 51st minute of the match. Gabriel Hauche's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ryan Blachere read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. Maní FC were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Jabones Tocadores's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luis Musko took the corner. Luis Musko made a great header on Maní FC's corner, it was just that Jabones Tocadores's Ryan Blachere managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 56th minute, Orlando Mena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pascual Pitin was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. Maní FC's Pascual Pitin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Mena in the 59th minute of play. In the 60th minute, Ladislao Bartoleme got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 64th minute, Orlando Mena left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Jabones Tocadores fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Hauche in the 76th minute of play forced Jabones Tocadores's goalkeeper Ryan Blachere to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jabones Tocadores's Ryan Blachere proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Jabones Tocadores from getting a goal against them. Jabones Tocadores's Ryan Blachere played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Hauche in the 82nd minute of play. Pascual Pitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Mena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Maní FC booed when Jabones Tocadores was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlando Mena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jabones Tocadores made a substitution. Adam Bareiro replaced Cristi Popovici. After 90 played minutes Jabones Tocadores got a freekick which was hit by Orlando Mena. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Jabones Tocadores fans cheered their team off the field, for while Maní FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.