Official Cup

Estadio Cebolleta
Spectators: 142 (Terracing: 107, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lázaro Chap took the kick off in the first half of the match. Santiago Salcedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guaberto Cucao having to interfere. Cebollitas F.C.'s Claude Bermudez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lázaro Chap in the 8th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, Cebollitas F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ladislao Serafo came free, but Claude Bermudez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Mainumby's goalkeeper Guaberto Cucao had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Santiago Salcedo. Claude Bermudez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Chap, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lázaro Chap in the 16th minute of play forced Cebollitas F.C.'s goalkeeper Claude Bermudez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claude Bermudez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silvano Tiadoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. A collision led to Mainumby getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. David Isusko hit a great ball. The supporters of Cebollitas F.C. booed when Mainumby was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ladislao Serafo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Mainumby's goalkeeper Guaberto Cucao, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Santiago Salcedo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Guaberto Cucao came out and tried to block the shot, but Santiago Salcedo slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 37th minute. In the 40th minute Lázaro Chap shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Claude Bermudez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Lázaro Chap's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Claude Bermudez was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. Mainumby were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Cebollitas F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Silvano Tiadoro took the corner. 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.

Mainumby's Francisco Dominic was substituted for Nunez Gizon. The wind increased when Santiago Salcedo made the kick off in the second half. Lázaro Chap could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Claude Bermudez made a huge save. Claude Bermudez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvano Tiadoro in the 62nd minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, Mainumby's goal looked a bit too open when Damian Rosio came free, but Guaberto Cucao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Damian Rosio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cebollitas F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Damian Rosio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Guaberto Cucao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Mainumby's Lázaro Chap in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cebollitas F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Lázaro Chap came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Claude Bermudez could save by the left post. In the 71st minute, Lázaro Chap made a precise shot to the right of Claude Bermudez. Cebollitas F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Mainumby were furious when Justino Estavan was red carded, 74 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 74 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Mainumby! The referee gave Cebollitas F.C. a penalty, 77 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Santiago Salcedo, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Mainumby's Guaberto Cucao. 2-2. In the 81st minute, Silvano Tiadoro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Guaberto Cucao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santiago Salcedo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lázaro Chap in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Claude Bermudez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Cebollitas F.C.'s zone, Francisco Dominic stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Claude Bermudez came out of the goal and Francisco Dominic tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cebollitas F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gao Yang Wei in the 91st minute. The corner ended in Gao Yang Wei almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Mainumby's Guaberto Cucao did a great save. The long shot by Francisco Dominic in the 94th minute really tested Claude Bermudez's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 96th minute of the match Cebollitas F.C. got a corner. Mainumby's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gao Yang Wei ran over to the corner to take the kick. After 97 played minutes Cebollitas F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Fernan Emesto. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.