Official Cup

El Cilindro
Spectators: 524 (Terracing: 394, Seating: 120, VIP seats: 10) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Robby Woody kicked off to start the match. Andy Hauser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Alberto Zañartu in the 3rd minute of play. In the 13th minute Francisco Alberto Zañartu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andy Hauser saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andy Hauser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Alberto Zañartu in the 13th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Alberto Zañartu in the 14th minute of play forced San Pablo FC's goalkeeper Andy Hauser to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. La Academia's Maxín Bacarreza couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 19th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for San Pablo FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gerardo Lia in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iwan Grocholski saved La Academia from getting behind. When the match had gone on for 24 minutes, Gerardo Lia put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Iwan Grocholski. In the 27th minute, Robby Woody left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La Academia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 30 minutes into the game, Marco Mussies cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Iwan Grocholski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 37 minutes into the game, Gerardo Lia cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Iwan Grocholski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Iwan Grocholski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerardo Lia in the 44th minute of play. Gerardo Lia struck a weak shot in the 48th minute. Iwan Grocholski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for San Pablo FC. After the first half San Pablo FC were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

55 minutes had been played when some careless play by La Academia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gurbax Gascon was slow to take the kick. During this time San Pablo FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led San Pablo FC's Gerardo Lia to fire away a dangerous shot which Iwan Grocholski despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Pablo Llope in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Iwan Grocholski, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gerardo Lia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iwan Grocholski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. La Academia's Eric Sillén was substituted for Gong Peng Bo. After 60 minutes La Academia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gurbax Gascon who took care of the corner kick. San Pablo FC's Gurbax Gascon was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Iwan Grocholski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Danilo Ralondo hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. With a little luck, La Academia's Iwan Grocholski got control of the ball when Gerardo Lia tried to sneak it across the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, San Pablo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Alberto Zañartu came free, but Andy Hauser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iwan Grocholski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerardo Lia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 72nd match minute, San Pablo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcus Red to maneuver through the defense. San Pablo FC made a substitution. Juan Jimenez replaced Gurbax Gascon. In the 73rd minute, Marcus Red hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 74th minute, Maxín Bacarreza 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. Andy Hauser took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francisco Alberto Zañartu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Natalio Oliverio kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. A collision led to San Pablo FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Natalio Oliverio hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maxín Bacarreza in the 79th minute of play forced San Pablo FC's goalkeeper Andy Hauser to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With an all-out effort, San Pablo FC's Iwan Grocholski threw himself towards the right post 85 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Marco Mussies, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. San Pablo FC's Andy Hauser played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francisco Alberto Zañartu in the 87th minute of play. In the 90th minute, Eric Sillén left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La Academia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. In the 93rd minute, Francisco Alberto Zañartu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Andy Hauser was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-3. Both players had fought hard during the second half to keep the score at 3-3. The tie meant more entertainment for the crowd as the match moved into extra-time.

After resting during the break, the players from both teams went out on the field looking very concentrated. It was now first half of the overtime. Robby Woody made the kick off and play began. San Pablo FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 100th minute, when Francisco Alberto Zañartu scored to the left of an out of position Andy Hauser, making the score, 4-3.