Official Cup

Cilindro Mágico
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Emerson Cruz got the match started through his kick off. After 5 minutes, Emilio Sugoi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Imperio Académico and the INTER FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 5 played minutes Imperio Académico got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Sugoi. Francisco Chabier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emerson Cruz in the 8th minute of play. Francisco Chabier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emerson Cruz in the 8th minute of play. A collision led to Imperio Académico getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Alejandro Otsoa hit a great ball. Luís Ferreira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Francisco Chabier read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Imperio Académico's Nestor Abilio in the 26th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Edinho Lira was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for INTER FC through an amazing save. Francisco Chabier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jânio Paiva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edinho Lira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nestor Abilio, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Imperio Académico's Francisco Chabier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emerson Cruz in the 33rd minute of play. Edinho Lira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Apolo Elequemedo in the 41st minute of play. Francisco Chabier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jânio Paiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The supporters of Imperio Académico booed when INTER FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hortêncio Ortiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 65 played minutes Imperio Académico got a freekick which was hit by Hector Piarres. Imperio Académico's Aureliano Quirce was substituted for Alejandro Otsoa. Hector Piarres hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Gustavo Quirino shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. In the 70th match minute, INTER FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Quirino to maneuver through the defense. In the 79th minute, Hector Piarres hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 80th minute Emerson Cruz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francisco Chabier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edinho Lira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aureliano Quirce, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Edinho Lira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aureliano Quirce in the 84th minute of play. Imperio Académico were awarded a corner in the 86th minute after INTER FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fidel Curcio took the corner. The corner led Imperio Académico's Fidel Curcio to fire away a dangerous shot which Edinho Lira despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 91st minute Marco Eleazar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edinho Lira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edinho Lira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco Eleazar in the 91st minute of play. After 97 played minutes INTER FC got a freekick which was hit by Emerson Cruz. Imperio Académico were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.