Official Cup

Maracaná
Spectators: 155 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Casimiro Firmin started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Brasil off's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Lamberto came free, but Laureano Guillelmo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 5th minute Gregorio Tanio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laureano Guillelmo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Laureano Guillelmo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gregorio Tanio's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Casimiro Firmin in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cipriano Cugat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Fabricio Flores had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice moves Fabricio Flores could shoot a difficult shot in the 9th minute, which Cipriano Cugat however easily saved by the left post. Baraja Española FC's Cipriano Cugat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Casimiro Firmin in the 19th minute of play. When Emiliano Lamberto fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Baraja Española FC's protests and gave Emiliano Lamberto a yellow card for diving instead. Baraja Española FC's Cipriano Cugat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabricio Flores in the 21st minute of play. Cipriano Cugat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Casimiro Firmin's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. When Brasil off's Casimiro Firmin in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Baraja Española FC's goalie prevented a goal. Brasil off's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lei Xiong Zhan in the 26th minute. Lei Xiong Zhan made a great header on Brasil off's corner, it was just that Baraja Española FC's Cipriano Cugat managed to reach the ball for a save. Benedicto Oskitz charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benedicto Oskitz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Brasil off getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Benedicto Oskitz hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabricio Flores in the 31st minute of play forced Baraja Española FC's goalkeeper Cipriano Cugat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Laureano Guillelmo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gregorio Tanio, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 33rd minute, Fabricio Flores got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Cipriano Cugat made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Fabricio Flores sent off a good shot on target. In the 41st minute Brasil off were awarded a corner. Lei Xiong Zhan went to the cornerflag to take it. Fabricio Flores could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Cipriano Cugat made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mauro Matos made a kick off. In the 56th minute, Casimiro Firmin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Fabricio Flores had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cipriano Cugat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabricio Flores, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Fabricio Flores might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cipriano Cugat. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fabricio Flores ran back to his position shaking his head. 63 minutes into the match, Baraja Española FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabricio Flores came free, but Cipriano Cugat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Benedicto Oskitz was shown his second yellow card after 64 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Baraja Española FC's Lino Caitano was substituted for Mauro Matos. In the 68th match minute, Brasil off was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Placido Beltza to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Gregorio Tanio in the 68th minute really tested Laureano Guillelmo's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Lino Caitano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Laureano Guillelmo made a huge save. 71 minutes into the game, Fabricio Flores was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Brasil off's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Baraja Española FC the free kick. Fabricio Flores hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. After 77 played minutes Baraja Española FC got a freekick which was hit by Teodoro Kepa. Lei Xiong Zhan took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 78th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cipriano Cugat. Baraja Española FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Casimiro Firmin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 87 played minutes Baraja Española FC got a freekick which was hit by Lino Caitano. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.