Official Cup

impala coliseum
Spectators: 148 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anselmo Santo made the kick off which started today's match. After 11 minutes, Melquiades Tome mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the 17 de enero team and the VAMO ARRIBA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, 17 de enero team's Melquiades Tome got a free kick in the 11th minute. Nicasio Loco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Frascuelo in the 19th minute of play. Anselmo Santo might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Prospero Matxin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Anselmo Santo ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 28thth minute of the game Anselmo Santo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but 17 de enero team's Prospero Matxin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 29th match minute, 17 de enero team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baltasar Millano to maneuver through the defense. Fernan Pelayo hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, 17 de enero team's Eulalio Xabier got a free kick in the 34th minute. Jacinto Elizardo's late challenge caught a VAMO ARRIBA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jacinto Elizardo helped the player get up and apologised. Prospero Matxin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristo Harkaitz in the 38th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carlos Frascuelo got free with Nicasio Loco in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 17 de enero team's Melquiades Tome got his second yellow card of the match in the 43rd minute. The referee ordered Melquiades Tome off the ground. Anselmo Santo struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Prospero Matxin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VAMO ARRIBA.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlos Frascuelo made a kick off. In the 55th match minute, 17 de enero team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baltasar Millano to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anselmo Santo during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, VAMO ARRIBA's Anselmo Santo got a free kick in the 58th minute. After 59 played minutes VAMO ARRIBA got a freekick which was hit by Anibal Ortzi. 61 minutes into the game, Cleto Estebano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 17 de enero team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave VAMO ARRIBA the free kick. The supporters of VAMO ARRIBA booed when 17 de enero team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cleto Estebano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anselmo Santo hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. The supporters of 17 de enero team booed when VAMO ARRIBA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Humberto Sindo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in 17 de enero team's zone, Anselmo Santo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Prospero Matxin came out of the goal and Anselmo Santo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Prospero Matxin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anselmo Santo in the 81st minute. 87 minutes into the match, 17 de enero team's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Santo came free, but Prospero Matxin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.