Official Cup

ELLAND ROAD
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ren Zhi Ke kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute of the match, Luciano Victoro tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Bernardino Dimas saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alvaro Cordarrol got free with Bernardino Dimas in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bernardino Dimas made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Alvaro Cordarrol sent off a good shot on target. Bernardino Dimas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ren Zhi Ke in the 9th minute. Alvaro Cordarrol scored 1-0 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bernardino Dimas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 17 minutes into the match, Kaplan's goal looked a bit too open when Angelino Inautzi came free, but Emilian Martinez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Angelino Inautzi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emilian Martinez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Emilian Martinez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santos Montel, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 27 minutes into the game, Alvaro Cordarrol cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Bernardino Dimas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Bernardino Dimas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alvaro Cordarrol in the 31st minute. Kaplan were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after Atlético Rio Cuarto's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luciano Victoro took the corner. After taking down the ball on Kaplan's corner Luciano Victoro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bernardino Dimas quite easily take care of the ball. In the 40th match minute, Kaplan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baptiste Després to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Atlético Rio Cuarto booed when Kaplan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dércio Leitão didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kaplan's Emilian Martinez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelino Inautzi in the 45th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Angelino Inautzi was the one to do the kick off. In the 56th minute, Alvaro Cordarrol left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Kaplan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Bernardino Dimas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ren Zhi Ke, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Angelino Inautzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilian Martinez having to interfere. Bernardino Dimas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Cordarrol, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Kaplan's goalkeeper Emilian Martinez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Kaplan's Emilian Martinez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santos Montel in the 76th minute of play. Emilian Martinez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelino Inautzi in the 77th minute of the match. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Kaplan's goalkeeper Emilian Martinez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Kaplan were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Atlético Rio Cuarto for a fine match.