Official Cup

ALICO ARENA
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Pastor Benat took the kick off in the first half of the match. Maximino Afonso didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Pastor Benat went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After having played for 11 minutes, Fabio Jerico managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Florida Gulf Coast's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabio Jerico was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the match clock showed 14 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Fabio Jerico sped through Xeneizes's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Victor Benat. In the 16th minute, Matias Eli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maximino Afonso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Peter, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Victor Benat was a little too slow when Fidel Maureo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 25th minute. The score was now 2-1. In the 27th minute, Feliciano Ugutz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Xeneizes's Pastor Benat got a free kick in the 28th minute. The supporters of Xeneizes booed when Florida Gulf Coast was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mateo Gentza didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Pastor Benat managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xeneizes's supporters rose to their feet, but Pastor Benat was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Maximino Afonso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ciro Corderun hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. 44 minutes into the match, Xeneizes's goal looked a bit too open when Flavio Lauren came free, but Victor Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabio Jerico who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 47thth minute tested the skills of Victor Benat when he managed to save the team from getting behind.

Victor Benat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matias Eli in the 55th minute of the match. Maximino Afonso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pastor Benat in the 57th minute of the match. After 60 minutes, Ciro Corderun mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Florida Gulf Coast and the Xeneizes players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 61st match minute, Florida Gulf Coast was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Corderun to maneuver through the defense. Feliciano Ugutz charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Feliciano Ugutz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Feliciano Ugutz kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 64 minutes into the match, Xeneizes's goal looked a bit too open when Jeremias Errapel came free, but Victor Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabio Jerico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 74 minutes, Fidel Maureo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Florida Gulf Coast and the Xeneizes players grew even worse after the yellow card. Fidel Maureo hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Victor Benat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabio Jerico in the 78th minute of play. Victor Benat didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Matias Eli went, in the 81st minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. In the 87th minute, Pastor Benat reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Maximino Afonso. The goal made the score 3-3. Ciro Corderun hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. In the 95th minute of the match Adan Quinton sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Maximino Afonso skillfully saved the ball. 97 minutes into the match, Florida Gulf Coast's goal looked a bit too open when Pastor Benat came free, but Maximino Afonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.