Official Cup

Estadio Gaviotas
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Ariel Lihach started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the game, Kjell Alsvik was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Gallardeta's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gaviotas FC the free kick. Nektarios Varveris made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ariel Lihach in the 6th minute. Ariel Lihach in the 8thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nektarios Varveris, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Kjell Alsvik managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Gallardeta's supporters rose to their feet, but Kjell Alsvik was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnoldo Fix breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Gaviotas FC's Ariel Lihach in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Gallardeta's goalie prevented a goal. In the 12th match minute, Gaviotas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norberto Benvide to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute, Eleuterio Nardo fired a really elegant long shot, but Nektarios Varveris threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Norberto Benvide in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nektarios Varveris saved La Gallardeta from getting behind. 25 minutes into the match, Gaviotas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kjell Alsvik came free, but Arnoldo Fix reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Rafael Haimar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arnoldo Fix. Gaviotas FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rafael Haimar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Arnoldo Fix had in the 41stth minute some difficulties stopping Rafael Haimar's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 47thth minute of the game Kjell Alsvik who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gaviotas FC's Arnoldo Fix was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kjell Alsvik to make the kick off. Kjell Alsvik took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arnoldo Fix. Arnoldo Fix dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Ivan Mancio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Nektarios Varveris tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gaviotas FC made a substitution. Valentin Oxarra replaced Armando Azubeli. Kjell Alsvik did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Arnoldo Fix 59 minutes into the match. In the 67th minute, Norberto Benvide left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gaviotas FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-4. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anibal Sengrat in the 74th minute of play forced Gaviotas FC's goalkeeper Arnoldo Fix to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nektarios Varveris showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Norberto Benvide, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. In the 79th minute, Norberto Benvide left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gaviotas FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-4. After having played for 82 minutes, Konstanty Figlewski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Gallardeta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Konstanty Figlewski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 86th minute, La Gallardeta's Anibal Sengrat ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Arnoldo Fix. Arnoldo Fix yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-5. Timos Karabelas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Arnoldo Fix made a huge save. Nektarios Varveris made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnoldo Pueblo in the 90th minute of play. Arnoldo Fix was out of position in the 91 minute of play, and Filip Měchura capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Filip Měchura really showed his touch with that goal: 3-6. Nektarios Varveris showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnoldo Pueblo, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. Chants of La Gallardeta echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Gaviotas FC had held the ball for most of the match.