Official Cup

Catalina Pego
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) FUF F.C's Godofredo Javiero started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 4 played minutes Olds School Pepo got a freekick which was hit by Ciriaco Weather. Olds School Pepo's Edelmiro Sesuldo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Godofredo Javiero in the 5th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Olds School Pepo's goalkeeper Edelmiro Sesuldo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Godofredo Javiero. In the 10th minute of the match Benito Claus shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bernabe Tartalo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Placido Frutos hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Edelmiro Sesuldo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismael Aurken, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 16th minute Eloy Oskarbi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernabe Tartalo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernabe Tartalo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauro Eleder, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 22 minutes into the game, Olds School Pepo's Mauro Eleder nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bernabe Tartalo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Godofredo Javiero got free with Edelmiro Sesuldo in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mauro Eleder recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Edelmiro Sesuldo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Godofredo Javiero in the 37th minute. After 42 played minutes Olds School Pepo got a freekick which was hit by Ciriaco Weather. The crowd rose to their feet as FUF F.C's Godofredo Javiero slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Edelmiro Sesuldo. That made the score 1-1 after 43 minutes of play. In the 47th minute, Eloy Oskarbi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Olds School Pepo fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eloy Oskarbi was the one to do the kick off. Bernabe Tartalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloy Oskarbi, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 57th minute of the game. One of FUF F.C:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Olds School Pepo:s goal. Bernabe Tartalo had in the 59thth minute some difficulties stopping Ciriaco Weather's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball 59 minutes into the match, Ciriaco Weather had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bernabe Tartalo. FUF F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ciriaco Weather was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. When Gervasio Matai came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the FUF F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gervasio Matai couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Severiano Dantel during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 72 played minutes Olds School Pepo got a freekick which was hit by Severiano Dantel. A throw-in in the 74th minute of the game was made by Ciriaco Weather with Benito Claus as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. The throw-in from Severiano Dantel in the 78th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by FUF F.C's Octavio Kepa. A collision led to FUF F.C getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Vinicio Jenaro hit a great ball. Edelmiro Sesuldo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natalio Abaunza in the 88th minute of play. After 89 played minutes Olds School Pepo got a freekick which was hit by Severiano Dantel. Olds School Pepo's Edelmiro Sesuldo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natalio Abaunza in the 90th minute of play. In the 91st match minute, FUF F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domingo Idacio to maneuver through the defense. Godofredo Javiero struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Edelmiro Sesuldo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FUF F.C.