Official Cup

La Bombonera
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Angel Di Maria kicked off to start the match. When Papillon AC's Olli-Pekka Suoste in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sporting de Gijón's goalie prevented a goal. The Sporting de Gijón fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when Sporting de Gijón's Angel Di Maria looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mauro Perez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eugenio Gartxot having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olli-Pekka Suoste in the 14th minute of play forced Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Fausto George to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fausto George took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olli-Pekka Suoste, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute Olli-Pekka Suoste shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fausto George saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sebastian Driussi kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Angel Di Marias short, quick shot in the 24thth minute got Eugenio Gartxot to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angel Di Maria got free with Eugenio Gartxot in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Papillon AC's goalkeeper Eugenio Gartxot, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some careless play in the Papillon AC defense, Angel Di Maria kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eugenio Gartxot. The Papillon AC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eugenio Gartxot should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauro Perez in the 41st minute of play forced Papillon AC's goalkeeper Eugenio Gartxot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute, Gaspar Oinatz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Olli-Pekka Suoste was the one to do the kick off. Norberto Iliana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eugenio Gartxot having to interfere. Eugenio Gartxot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauro Perez, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Papillon AC's zone, Mauro Perez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eugenio Gartxot came out of the goal and Mauro Perez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 63 played minutes Sporting de Gijón got a freekick which was hit by Wilfredo Etxahun. 66 minutes into the match, Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Fausto George had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olli-Pekka Suoste. Sporting de Gijón made a substitution. Angelo Bertin replaced Angel Di Maria. Sebastian Driussi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Fausto George tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Sporting de Gijón getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Marcos-Alberto Rojo hit a great ball. Juan Fernando Quintero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Mauro Perez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sporting de Gijón's supporters rose to their feet, but Mauro Perez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eugenio Gartxot breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Eugenio Gartxot came out of the goal in the 89th minute to try and stop a shot by Sporting de Gijón's Mauro Perez. But to his dismay, Mauro Perez quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. There was no doubt that Sporting de Gijón were the better team. Sporting de Gijón's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.