Official Cup

El Fortín
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jonas Beltxe took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicolás Valentini in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Virgilio Sotil prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 7thth minute of the game Nicolás Valentini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Villa Mitre's Virgilio Sotil was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Villa Mitre booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Nicolau didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Paulo Admon in the 12th minute really tested Ruben Sánchez'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. Virgilio Sotil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicolás Valentini, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. A collision led to Villa Mitre getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Aaron Guifre hit a great ball. The La Candela FC fans' excitement grew in the 24th match minute when La Candela FC's Nicolás Valentini looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 27 minutes of play, La Candela FC's Nicolás Valentini made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Virgilio Sotil was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to La Candela FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Cristian Medina hit a great ball. The supporters of Villa Mitre booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastián Battaglia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Walter Samuel took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Virgilio Sotil. Virgilio Sotil dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. After 43 minutes of play, La Candela FC's Nicolás Valentini made it 0-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Virgilio Sotil was left in no man's land by his defense there! After the first half La Candela FC were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nicolás Valentini to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Cristian Medina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgilio Sotil saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 56 minutes into the match, Villa Mitre's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolás Valentini came free, but Virgilio Sotil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 63 minutes into the match, Nicolás Valentini dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Virgilio Sotil, 0-6. Walter Samuel might have been able to make a better finish in the 67th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Virgilio Sotil. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Walter Samuel ran back to his position shaking his head. Luis Medero hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. In the 73rd minute, Gabi Batistuta 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. Victoriano Chabier kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 75 minutes into the match, Nicolás Valentini notched a goal, 0-7, to the right of Villa Mitre's Virgilio Sotil. Virgilio Sotil was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. La Candela FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sebastián Battaglia in the 82nd minute. La Candela FC's Sebastián Battaglia was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Virgilio Sotil in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 85th minute, Nicolás Valentini reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Virgilio Sotil. The goal made the score 0-8. In the 88th match minute, Villa Mitre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Admon to maneuver through the defense. Nicolás Valentinis short, quick shot in the 91stth minute got Virgilio Sotil to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 92 minutes into the match, Villa Mitre's goalkeeper Virgilio Sotil had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicolás Valentini. La Candela FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.