Official Cup

Roberto Benvido
Spectators: 148 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) La Vieja Guarida FC's Teodosio Aritza started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Domingos Savier made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nemesio Cordarell in the 17th minute. With an all-out effort, La Vieja Guarida FC's Domingos Savier threw himself towards the right post 18 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Hector Gonsalvo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 19th minute of the game. One of La Vieja Guarida FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Northern California:s goal. The referee gave Northern California a penalty, 21 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Gustavo Isazi, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of La Vieja Guarida FC's Omar Jorrin. 0-1. If Cleto Rodas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Northern California's Domingos Savier got control of the ball when Cleto Rodas tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cleto Rodas in the 33rd minute of play forced Northern California's goalkeeper Domingos Savier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute Sergio Heriberto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Omar Jorrin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Omar Jorrin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Bernaldo in the 37th minute of the match. Domingos Savier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cleto Rodas in the 42nd minute of the match. 46 minutes into the match, Jonathan Bernaldo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Omar Jorrin. La Vieja Guarida FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jonathan Bernaldo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Andreas Olsson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Gustavo Isazi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Omar Jorrin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 56th minute Jonathan Bernaldo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Omar Jorrin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Domingos Savier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodosio Aritza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Hector Gonsalvo managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Vieja Guarida FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Hector Gonsalvo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingos Savier breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Cleto Rodas managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Vieja Guarida FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cleto Rodas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingos Savier breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jonathan Bernaldo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Omar Jorrin made a huge save. Omar Jorrin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Isazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 78 played minutes Northern California got a freekick which was hit by Bernard McFrank. 79 minutes into the match, La Vieja Guarida FC's Gaudencio Valente broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. La Vieja Guarida FC's Omar Jorrin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save La Vieja Guarida FC from getting a goal against them. 82 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Teodosio Aritza came free, but Domingos Savier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 87 minutes into the game, Gong Xiao was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Northern California's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La Vieja Guarida FC the free kick. After 87 played minutes Northern California got a freekick which was hit by Gong Xiao. Northern California's Bernard McFrank got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Northern California had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.