Official Cup

SOF
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Esteve Elequemedo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Gladiadores's goal looked a bit too open when Esteve Elequemedo came free, but Zacarias Pero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Soflov FC defense, Evelio Manilan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Freddy Arias. The Soflov FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Freddy Arias should have stopped the shot. Evelio Manilan struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Freddy Arias didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gladiadores. If Evelio Manilan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 19 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Soflov FC! In the 21st minute there was a penalty for Gladiadores. Evelio Baristo stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Freddy Arias. 0-2. After 25 played minutes Soflov FC got a freekick which was hit by Jose Polentzi. Wilfredo Monico might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Freddy Arias. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Wilfredo Monico ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 27th match minute, Soflov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Atilano Elia to maneuver through the defense. After 28 played minutes, Gladiadores's Evelio Baristo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Freddy Arias came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Gladiadores reached it. Freddy Arias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wilfredo Monico, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evelio Manilan in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Freddy Arias saved Soflov FC from getting behind. Claudio Iturri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Freddy Arias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evelio Manilan in the 45th minute of the match. In the 48thth minute of the game Evelio Manilan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Soflov FC's Freddy Arias was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After the first half Gladiadores were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Evelio Manilan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Freddy Arias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evelio Manilan in the 59th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Gladiadores's Freddy Arias threw himself towards the right post 61 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Evelio Manilan, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 64 minutes into the game, Atilano Elia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Soflov FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gladiadores the free kick. Zacarias Pero came out of the goal in the 71st minute to try and stop a shot by Soflov FC's Jose Polentzi. But to his dismay, Jose Polentzi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. When Gladiadores's Evelio Manilan in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Soflov FC's goalie prevented a goal. Wilfredo Monico kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. If Wilfredo Monico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Soflov FC's zone, Wilfredo Monico stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Freddy Arias came out of the goal and Wilfredo Monico tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Evelio Manilan struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Freddy Arias didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gladiadores. After 96 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Soflov FC! The Soflov FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Gladiadores were clearly better and deserved to take the win.