Official Cup

Old Trafford
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Reima Ruuttu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Saul Väänänen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulo Raitin, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. A collision led to CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Everardo Bastian hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Everardo Bastian got a free kick in the 6th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Raitin came free, but Saul Väänänen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Reynaldo Elodio got a free kick in the 18th minute. 19 minutes into the match, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's goalkeeper Hector Jakes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Reima Ruuttu. Hector Jakes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reima Ruuttu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Raitin in the 23rd minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Saul Väänänen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the game, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Marcelo Bibiano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Saul Väänänen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 28th minute, Iker Steven hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 35th minute, Baldomiro Manex hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Manchester United FC booed when CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raimundo Eskuin didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Taavetti Valkealahti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 41 minutes into the match, CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's goal looked a bit too open when Taavetti Valkealahti came free, but Hector Jakes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hector Jakes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Taavetti Valkealahti, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Reynaldo Elodio was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute Paulo Raitin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saul Väänänen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hector Jakes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ylermi Glad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tatu Lumijärvi charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tatu Lumijärvi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tatu Lumijärvi kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Saul Väänänen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcelo Bibiano, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Everardo Bastian could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Saul Väänänen made a huge save. Hector Jakes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Reima Ruuttu's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's Hector Jakes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taavetti Valkealahti in the 71st minute of play. Hector Jakes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Taavetti Valkealahti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE booed when Manchester United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reima Ruuttu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hector Jakes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Taavetti Valkealahti in the 79th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ylermi Glad in the 81st minute of play forced CLUB ATLETICO RIVER PLATE's goalkeeper Hector Jakes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Reima Ruuttu scored 2-2 in the 83rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hector Jakes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Hector Jakes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Taavetti Valkealahti in the 91st minute of play. Hector Jakes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Taavetti Valkealahti in the 96th minute of the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.