Official Cup

Marvel Stadium
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fernando Natanael got the match started through his kick off. In the 11th minute Gilberto Goizeder shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Inocencio Veronica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maurinho Terra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernando Natanael in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Inocencio Veronica prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernando Natanael in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Inocencio Veronica saved Rafaela FC from getting behind. Maurinho Terra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severo Oriche, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gilberto Goizeder came free, but Inocencio Veronica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gilberto Goizeder in the 20th minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maurinho Terra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 23rd minute Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maurinho Terra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, Alejandra's goal looked a bit too open when Severo Oriche came free, but Maurinho Terra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Rafaela FC booed when Alejandra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Horacio Lain didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emiliano Furia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Maurinho Terra made a huge save. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernando Natanael in the 30th minute of the match. When Alejandra's Fernando Natanael in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rafaela FC's goalie prevented a goal. With an all-out effort, Rafaela FC's Maurinho Terra threw himself towards the right post 36 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Severo Oriche, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilberto Goizeder in the 41st minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The Rafaela FC fans' excitement grew in the 51st match minute when Rafaela FC's Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio 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 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 54 minutes into the game, Rafaela FC's Camillo Daniele nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maurinho Terra made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernando Natanael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 64th minute Octavio Gonzo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maurinho Terra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Rafaela FC's Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alejandra's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Tadeo Thomas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alejandra's supporters rose to their feet, but Tadeo Thomas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Inocencio Veronica breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tadeo Thomas in the 77th minute of the match. Fernando Natanael came free with the goalkeeper in the 80th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Inocencio Veronica could save by the left post. Rafaela FC's Silvio Esiquio was substituted for Basilio Guillerme. The supporters of Rafaela FC booed when Alejandra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bonifacio Montez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute, Severo Oriche 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. The supporters of Alejandra booed when Rafaela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eloy Gipuzkoa didn't get a good kick on the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Alejandra players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Rafaela FC.