Official Cup

Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lamine Yamal took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute Lamine Yamal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ceferino Matia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Lorien to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute, Ramiro Arnalt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cosme Nataniel during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 7th minute, Cosme Nataniel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 11 minutes into the game, Alfredo Suero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Atlético La Vía's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC FUSION the free kick. With a little luck, Club Atlético La Vía's Ceferino Matia got control of the ball when Ciro Lando tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 17th match minute, Club Atlético La Vía was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Horacio Mirande to maneuver through the defense. When AFC FUSION's Lamine Yamal in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atlético La Vía's goalie prevented a goal. In the 22nd minute, Ramiro Arnalt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AFC FUSION fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. With his leg Ceferino Matia managed to avoid a goal in the 27thth minute, when AFC FUSION's Ciro Lando fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 28 minutes into the game, Lamine Yamal recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ceferino Matia. Lamine Yamal showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Carolo Isidor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosme Nataniel, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute, Ciro Lando reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ceferino Matia. The goal made the score 3-0. Ceferino Matia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lamine Yamal in the 39th minute of play. Lamine Yamal struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Ceferino Matia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC FUSION. 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.

In the 51st minute of the match, Celso Leobardo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Carolo Isidor saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After having played for 54 minutes, Horacio Mirande managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Atlético La Vía's supporters crossed their fingers, but Horacio Mirande was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lamine Yamal struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Ceferino Matia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC FUSION. After 65 minutes of play, AFC FUSION's Lamine Yamal made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ceferino Matia was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ceferino Matia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Lando, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Ciro Lando scored 5-0 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ceferino Matia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Club Atlético La Vía booed when AFC FUSION was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Arnalt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lamine Yamal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to AFC FUSION getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Ciro Lando hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Ciro Lando's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ceferino Matia was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. When Saturnino Eguzki fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Atlético La Vía's protests and gave Saturnino Eguzki a yellow card for diving instead. Ceferino Matia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciro Lando in the 89th minute of play. In the 91st match minute, Club Atlético La Vía was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Horacio Mirande to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético La Vía's zone, Lamine Yamal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ceferino Matia came out of the goal and Lamine Yamal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. AFC FUSION walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.