Official Cup

Gigante A
Spectators: 183 (Terracing: 138, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) Gabby Salinas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 4 minutes into the game, Mariano Jacindo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Culo de Vieja FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ripa FC the free kick. Mariano Jacindo hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. Gu Chang Peng took the ball and in the 6 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Andres Uzuri. Andres Uzuri dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Alvaro Jakes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Andres Uzuri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 18th minute, Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Andres Uzuri. Andres Uzuri yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Andres Uzuri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. After 37 played minutes Ripa FC got a freekick which was hit by Gu Chang Peng. Af the end of the first half the score was 5-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gu Chang Peng made a kick off. Andres Uzuri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng in the 51st minute of play. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Culo de Vieja FC's goalkeeper Andres Uzuri, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ripa FC were awarded a corner in the 57th minute after Culo de Vieja FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Smith Wigglesworth took the corner. Ripa FC's Smith Wigglesworth was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Andres Uzuri in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 59 minutes of play, Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng made it 6-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Andres Uzuri was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Gu Chang Peng in the 68th minute of play forced Culo de Vieja FC's goalkeeper Andres Uzuri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gu Chang Peng's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Andres Uzuri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. Ripa FC made a substitution. Placido Pero replaced Alvaro Jakes. Ripa FC's Ricardo Bochini was substituted for Joel Tehas. Ripa FC's Donato Torres was substituted for Gu Chang Peng. When Magnus Löfdahl fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ripa FC's protests and gave Magnus Löfdahl a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Ripa FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Magnus Löfdahl hit a great ball. 79 minutes into the match, Culo de Vieja FC's goal looked a bit too open when Donato Torres came free, but Andres Uzuri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, Culo de Vieja FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Bochini came free, but Andres Uzuri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ripa FC's Donato Torres in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Culo de Vieja FC's goalie prevented a goal. 88 minutes into the game, Ripa FC's Donato Torres nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andres Uzuri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. 92 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goalkeeper Aldo Mannie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Conrado Udalaitz. Placido Pero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Andres Uzuri stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Donato Torres's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ripa FC had won after a very even match.