Official Cup

Juan D Peron
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nestor Abalos started the match with the kick off. Clemente Quintun struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Luciano Polo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Federales FC Ψ OFF. Ulises Venerando in the 10thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Anier Cristos, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Anier Cristos was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ulises Venerando showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 11 minute of play. After some careless play in the LACELESTEYBLANCA defense, Robustiano Joachim kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luciano Polo. The LACELESTEYBLANCA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luciano Polo should have stopped the shot. After 20 played minutes LACELESTEYBLANCA got a freekick which was hit by Eliseo Atarrabi. Anier Cristos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulises Venerando in the 23rd minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Federales FC Ψ OFF's goalkeeper Anier Cristos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alejo Arlo. Robustiano Joachim scored 1-2 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Luciano Polo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 29 minutes of play, LACELESTEYBLANCA's Honorio Galo made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Anier Cristos was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Venerando in the 33rd minute of play forced Federales FC Ψ OFF's goalkeeper Anier Cristos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Ulises Venerando had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Anier Cristos. Federales FC Ψ OFF's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ulises Venerando was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. When Bernardino Ruisko fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Federales FC Ψ OFF's protests and gave Bernardino Ruisko a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th minute, Bernardino Ruisko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When LACELESTEYBLANCA's Ulises Venerando in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Federales FC Ψ OFF's goalie prevented a goal. Lázaro Fernado hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-2 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ulises Venerando to make the kick off. In the 55th match minute, Federales FC Ψ OFF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luisito Aurken to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Alejo Arlo managed to get in a good position for a shot. LACELESTEYBLANCA's supporters rose to their feet, but Alejo Arlo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anier Cristos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Honorio Galo charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Honorio Galo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 58th match minute, LACELESTEYBLANCA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Honorio Galo to maneuver through the defense. Alejo Arlo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulises Venerando in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anier Cristos saved Federales FC Ψ OFF from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Federales FC Ψ OFF's zone, Ulises Venerando stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anier Cristos came out of the goal and Ulises Venerando tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Federales FC Ψ OFF's Anier Cristos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulises Venerando in the 75th minute of play. After 78 minutes of play, Federales FC Ψ OFF's Nestor Abalos made it 3-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Luciano Polo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ulises Venerando kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 92nd minute Ulises Venerando shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anier Cristos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.