Official Cup

Topo Gigio
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Carlo Buttice was a little too slow when Feliciano Batista got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 3rd minute. The score was now 1-0. 10 minutes into the match, Padrón 1744's goal looked a bit too open when Feliciano Batista came free, but Carlo Buttice reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 11 played minutes Padrón 1744 got a freekick which was hit by Astor Evis. In the 17th match minute, ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carmelo Gaxan to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the game, Ramiro Faro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Padrón 1744 the free kick. After 20 played minutes ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ got a freekick which was hit by Ramiro Faro. After 29 played minutes Feliciano Batista rounded Padrón 1744's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. In the 31st minute, Feliciano Batista 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. Roberto Abbondanzieri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Faustino Txurio, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Feliciano Batista in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlo Buttice prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ramiro Faro struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Carlo Buttice didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ. The audience thought a goal was coming when Feliciano Batista got free with Carlo Buttice in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The wind increased when Faustino Txurio made the kick off in the second half. In the 57th minute, Astor Evis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Feliciano Batista in the 61st minute of play forced Padrón 1744's goalkeeper Carlo Buttice to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Padrón 1744's Astor Evis got a free kick in the 64th minute. ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ's Roberto Abbondanzieri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Txurio in the 66th minute of play. Feliciano Batista's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carlo Buttice read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Padrón 1744's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ramiro Faro was slow to take the kick. During this time ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Gualterio Matthew managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. In the 73rd minute Padrón 1744 were awarded a corner. Faustino Txurio went to the cornerflag to take it. 75 minutes into the match, ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ's goalkeeper Roberto Abbondanzieri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dario Norino. Roberto Abbondanzieri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Faustino Txurio, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Evaristo Pabla kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Carlo Buttice came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by ᑎᗝᖇ丅ᕼᗴᖇᑎ ᒪᎥǤᕼ丅ᔕ's Feliciano Batista. But to his dismay, Feliciano Batista quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. Roberto Abbondanzieri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Salvador Castulo in the 84th minute. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Padrón 1744's goalkeeper Carlo Buttice, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Roberto Abbondanzieri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Faustino Txurio in the 93rd minute of the match.