Official Cup

ELLAND ROAD
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edelmiro Pereyra took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute, Wilfredo Cordario hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 8th minute, Wilfredo Cordario 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. Jorge Valerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abelardo Ledesma in the 13th minute of play. Jorge Valerio was a little too slow when Serafin Froylan got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 14th minute. The score was now 1-0. After 19 played minutes Natus Vincere F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Alan Varela. In the 20th minute, Serafin Lop reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jorge Valerio. The goal made the score 2-0. In the 24th minute, Lucio Soin reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jorge Valerio. The goal made the score 3-0. In the 30th minute, Serafin Froylan made a precise shot to the right of Jorge Valerio. Natus Vincere F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. A collision led to Natus Vincere F.C. getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Alan Varela hit a great ball. With a little luck, Natus Vincere F.C.'s Jorge Valerio got control of the ball when Serafin Lop tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lucio Soin succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 5-0 in the 35th playminute. René Higuita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luisito Xabat in the 42nd minute of play. Jorge Valerio made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Lucio Soin sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Elvio Oton during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 45th match minute, Natus Vincere F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elvio Oton to maneuver through the defense. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Jorge Valerio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 48th minute of the match, managed to save Natus Vincere F.C. from getting a goal against them. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-0.

The wind increased when Abelardo Ledesma made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Serafin Froylan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kaplan's supporters rose to their feet, but Serafin Froylan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jorge Valerio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 53rd match minute, Natus Vincere F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elvio Oton to maneuver through the defense. Jorge Valerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serafin Froylan, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Jorge Valerio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abelardo Ledesma in the 58th minute of play. Jorge Valerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Froylan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elvio Oton 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. After 64 played minutes Natus Vincere F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Elvio Oton. If Wilfredo Cordario had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wilfredo Cordario received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Jorge Valerio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wilfredo Cordario might have been able to make a better finish in the 72nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jorge Valerio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Wilfredo Cordario ran back to his position shaking his head. After having played for 72 minutes, Serafin Froylan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kaplan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serafin Froylan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abelardo Ledesma in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Valerio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 76 minutes into the match, Serafin Froylan notched a goal, 6-0, to the right of Natus Vincere F.C.'s Jorge Valerio. Jorge Valerio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 82 minutes into the game, Kaplan's Serafin Froylan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jorge Valerio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0. In the 85th minute, Alan Varela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jorge Valerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafin Froylan in the 88th minute of play. In the 89th minute, Wilfredo Cordario 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. Kaplan's Lucio Soin got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abelardo Ledesma in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jorge Valerio saved Natus Vincere F.C. from getting behind.