Official Cup

El Titan del Sur
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Domingo Jago took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the game, Merengue FC's Niceto Sendoa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Galo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After a rather tough play, Merengue FC's Arnoldo Larra got a free kick in the 9th minute. After some careless play in the Lomas de Zamora FC defense, Domingo Jago kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcos Galo. The Lomas de Zamora FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcos Galo should have stopped the shot. Artemio Patrido made in the 19th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Merengue FC's Iker Rojelio. When Merengue FC's Domingo Jago, in the 27th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Merengue FC. Jacinto Frascuelo charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacinto Frascuelo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jacinto Frascuelo hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. After having played for 32 minutes, Raul Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lomas de Zamora FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Raul Torres was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Merengue FC's Iker Rojelio got a free kick in the 33rd minute. After 34 minutes, Raul Torres mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lomas de Zamora FC and the Merengue FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 34 played minutes Lomas de Zamora FC got a freekick which was hit by Raul Torres. 41 minutes into the match, Lomas de Zamora FC's goal looked a bit too open when Iker Rojelio came free, but Marcos Galo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tiburcio Nicholas was the one to do the kick off. Marcos Galo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iker Rojelio in the 51st minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Iker Rojelio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcos Galo. Lomas de Zamora FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Iker Rojelio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-6. Edgard Salvator hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. 65 minutes into the match, Lomas de Zamora FC's goalkeeper Marcos Galo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Domingo Jago. When Domingo Jago fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Merengue FC's protests and gave Domingo Jago a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Merengue FC's Domingo Jago got a free kick in the 66th minute. The supporters of Merengue FC booed when Lomas de Zamora FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcial Pio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jacinto Frascuelo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Galo having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Niceto Sendoa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Merengue FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Niceto Sendoa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcos Galo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Niceto Sendoa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Marcos Galo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 80 minutes, Marcial Pio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lomas de Zamora FC and the Merengue FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 80th match minute, Lomas de Zamora FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcial Pio to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Lomas de Zamora FC booed when Merengue FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iker Rojelio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Merengue FC's Mateo Llorienzo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raul Torres in the 85th minute of play. Domingo Jago came free with the goalkeeper in the 87th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marcos Galo could save by the left post. 88 minutes into the game, Edgard Salvator was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lomas de Zamora FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Merengue FC the free kick. Edgard Salvator kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Mateo Llorienzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tiburcio Nicholas, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Marcos Galo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Sendoa in the 93rd minute of the match. With a little luck, Lomas de Zamora FC's Marcos Galo got control of the ball when Domingo Jago tried to sneak it across the goal line. Merengue FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.