Official Cup

NUEVA LIBERTAD
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Baltasar Artaldo made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Mino Suarez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustaquio Javiar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Gondor FC™'s goal looked a bit too open when Baltasar Artaldo came free, but Avraam Bourbos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Saša Daničić during the 10th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Baraja Española FC booed when Gondor FC™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saša Daničić didn't get a good kick on the ball. Faustino Tono took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 12th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Avraam Bourbos. Gondor FC™'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 14th minute, Baltasar Artaldo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Baraja Española FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Eustaquio Javiar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adalberto Ecija in the 19th minute of play. Baraja Española FC's Eustaquio Javiar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adalberto Ecija in the 19th minute of play. In the 19th match minute, Baraja Española FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Galtero to maneuver through the defense. Eustaquio Javiar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adalberto Ecija, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 29th minute, Adalberto Ecija left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gondor FC™ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. When the match had gone on for 32 minutes, Baltasar Artaldo put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Avraam Bourbos. Baltasar Artaldo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 38 minutes into the match, Adalberto Ecija notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Baraja Española FC's Eustaquio Javiar. Eustaquio Javiar was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 44 played minutes Gondor FC™ got a freekick which was hit by Ivo Salihagić. Avraam Bourbos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baltasar Artaldo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Algitas Jokubaitis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Gondor FC™'s goal looked a bit too open when Mauricio Galtero came free, but Avraam Bourbos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 56 minutes into the game, Ivo Salihagić threw the ball into play from the sideline. Baraja Española FC's Faustino Tono quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When Gondor FC™'s Algitas Jokubaitis in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Baraja Española FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gondor FC™ made a substitution. Ntinos Trachanas replaced Thomas Rogne. In the 60th match minute, Baraja Española FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natalio Raymon to maneuver through the defense. 62 minutes into the match, Baltasar Artaldo notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Gondor FC™'s Avraam Bourbos. Avraam Bourbos was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Avraam Bourbos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Baltasar Artaldo's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. Eustaquio Javiar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severin Zurzinov in the 70th minute of play. 74 minutes into the match, Baraja Española FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aca Gvozdić came free, but Eustaquio Javiar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eustaquio Javiar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aca Gvozdić, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Baraja Española FC's Conrado Xabat was substituted for Natalio Raymon. Baraja Española FC's Gonzalo Castello quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Lokman Ivanić, made in the 77th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Gondor FC™'s Čane Devlić got a free kick in the 78th minute. Avraam Bourbos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeremias Lopez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Avraam Bourbos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeremias Lopez in the 83rd minute of play. After 85 played minutes Baraja Española FC got a freekick which was hit by Faustino Tono. Avraam Bourbos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeremias Lopez in the 89th minute of the match. In the 91st match minute, Baraja Española FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roman Beti to maneuver through the defense. Severin Zurzinov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Eustaquio Javiar made a huge save. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Baraja Española FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Gondor FC™ had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.