Official Cup

Anfield Road
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Angel Seguinus got the match started through his kick off. Through an outstanding action, after 3 minutes, Valentin Quintun successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 9th minute, Melquiades Txilar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Clodoveo Urki took the ball and in the 11 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Celestino Rexino. Celestino Rexino dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 14th minute, Saturnino Santikurtz fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Valentin Quintun, passed just outside the right post. In the 20th match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iker Llope to maneuver through the defense. Valentin Quintun made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Saturnino Santikurtz sent off a good shot on target. Angel Seguinus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Celestino Rexino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mario Ekain could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Valentin Quintun made a huge save. In the 30th match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nereo Abad to maneuver through the defense. Valentin Quintun was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Conrado Acosta showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 32 minute of play. Conrado Acosta who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Valentin Quintun when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 38th minute, Manfredi AFC's Erasmo Refugio seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Erasmo Refugio the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Manfredi AFC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Erasmo Refugio had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 38 minutes into the game, one of Manfredi AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Melquiades Txilar placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! After a rather tough play, Manfredi AFC's Angel Seguinus got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mario Ekain made a kick off. After 58 played minutes Manfredi AFC got a freekick which was hit by Clodoveo Urki. After a rather tough play, Manfredi AFC's Apolo Baladi got a free kick in the 59th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Manfredi AFC's zone, Mario Ekain stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valentin Quintun came out of the goal and Mario Ekain tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of ⭐️ Never Walk Alone ⭐️ booed when Manfredi AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iker Llope didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valentin Quintun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saturnino Santikurtz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valentin Quintun stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Ekain's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. If Mario Ekain had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 77 minutes into the match, Manfredi AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Mario Ekain came free, but Valentin Quintun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Clodoveo Urki could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Celestino Rexino made a huge save. Valentin Quintun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mario Ekain in the 90th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Manfredi AFC's Iker Llope got a free kick in the 91st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Manfredi AFC's zone, Melquiades Txilar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valentin Quintun came out of the goal and Melquiades Txilar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 95 minutes into the match, Manfredi AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Mario Ekain came free, but Valentin Quintun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Manfredi AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.