Official Cup

CAMPEON DEL SIGLO
Spectators: 178 (Terracing: 134, Seating: 41, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eero Uusipaavalniemi got the match started through his kick off. With a little luck, Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar got control of the ball when Lixandro Salgueiro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Manchester United FC from getting a goal against them. Arrigo Di Maria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Taisto Pentsinen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xavon Murieta's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Edwin van der Sar firmly grabbed it by the left post. 25 minutes into the game, Manchester United FC's Eero Uusipaavalniemi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arrigo Di Maria made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Lixandro Salgueiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edwin van der Sar having to interfere. Edwin van der Sar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xavon Murieta in the 33rd minute of the match. In the 36th minute of the match Uruguay Buceo B.F got a corner. Manchester United FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lixandro Salgueiro ran over to the corner to take the kick. Xavon Murieta made a great header on Uruguay Buceo B.F's corner, it was just that Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 38th minute Daunte Simancas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edwin van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th minute Daunte Simancas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edwin van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xavon Murieta who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 40thth minute tested the skills of Edwin van der Sar when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Davide Beckham received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Arrigo Di Maria tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Uruguay Buceo B.F's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lixandro Salgueiro in the 46th minute. Lixandro Salgueiro made a great header on Uruguay Buceo B.F's corner, it was just that Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar managed to reach the ball for a save. Daunte Simancas struck a weak shot in the 48th minute. Edwin van der Sar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Uruguay Buceo B.F. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Xavon Murieta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With his leg Arrigo Di Maria managed to avoid a goal in the 54thth minute, when Manchester United FC's Eero Uusipaavalniemi fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The supporters of Manchester United FC booed when Uruguay Buceo B.F was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donostia Orbañanos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valdemar Kuoppala's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Arrigo Di Maria firmly grabbed it by the left post. Edwin van der Sar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xavon Murieta in the 62nd minute of the match. If Emesto Villaro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Valdemar Kuoppala got free with Arrigo Di Maria in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Davide Beckham fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arrigo Di Maria having to interfere. With an all-out effort, Manchester United FC's Arrigo Di Maria threw himself towards the right post 80 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Erik Cantona, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 81st minute Xavon Murieta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edwin van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 83rd minute, Xavon Murieta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Manchester United FC booed when Uruguay Buceo B.F was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chumo Presilla didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute Emesto Villaro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edwin van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edwin van der Sar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emesto Villaro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Uruguay Buceo B.F's Donostia Orbañanos got a free kick in the 95th minute. Carlos Narbona charged in rather forcefully in the 97th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carlos Narbona the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 97 played minutes Uruguay Buceo B.F got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Narbona. 98 minutes into the match, Uruguay Buceo B.F's goal looked a bit too open when Eero Uusipaavalniemi came free, but Arrigo Di Maria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Manchester United FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.