Official Cup

Nestor C. Kirchner
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Amancio Mikelats kicked off to start the match. Vladimiro Nicholas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 2nd minute. Anier Txurio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 4th minute, Fermin Modestio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Diego Amor took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 4th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Anier Txurio. Ruquense FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Ruquense FC's Aquilino Garci sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Leon Lizbeth narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Ruquense FC's Aquilino Garci got a free kick in the 9th minute. The supporters of Valencia Santa Fe booed when Ruquense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amancio Mikelats didn't get a good kick on the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Valencia Santa Fe's goalkeeper Leon Lizbeth had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amancio Mikelats. A collision led to Valencia Santa Fe getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Celedonio Rodriguez hit a great ball. Through an outstanding action, after 23 minutes, Leon Lizbeth successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Amancio Mikelats sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leon Lizbeth made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Amancio Mikelats sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vladimiro Nicholas in the 35th minute of play forced Ruquense FC's goalkeeper Anier Txurio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Valencia Santa Fe's goalkeeper Leon Lizbeth had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amancio Mikelats. 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 Vladimiro Nicholas made a kick off. Anier Txurio didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Maximo Tajo went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Maximo Tajo in the 55thth 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 Txurio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Amancio Mikelats blasted a shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leon Lizbeth having to make a save. In the 71st minute, Amancio Mikelats left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ruquense FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. When Aquilino Garci fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ruquense FC's protests and gave Aquilino Garci a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Valencia Santa Fe booed when Ruquense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aquilino Garci didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arturo Tonete kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Valencia Santa Fe's zone, Constantino Hartz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leon Lizbeth came out of the goal and Constantino Hartz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Amancio Mikelats sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leon Lizbeth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amancio Mikelats, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. If Aquilino Garci had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 95th match minute, Valencia Santa Fe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramiro Peli to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Ruquense FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.