Official Cup

Padre Martearena
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Erasmo Carlos got the match started through his kick off. After 2 minutes, Zé Mello mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nas Horas Vagas F.C and the Central Norte de Salta players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 2 played minutes Nas Horas Vagas F.C got a freekick which was hit by Zé Mello. Mariano Jerico could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Gernando Paes made a huge save. In the 7th minute, Zé Mello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 9 minutes into the game, Urbano Jerrald was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Central Norte de Salta's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nas Horas Vagas F.C the free kick. After a rather tough play, Central Norte de Salta's Urbano Jerrald got a free kick in the 9th minute. 10 minutes into the match, Central Norte de Salta's goal looked a bit too open when Lúcio Pitta came free, but Eusebio Urbasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zé Mello hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the match, Mariano Jerico had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gernando Paes. Nas Horas Vagas F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Jerico was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 20 minutes into the match, Lúcio Pitta notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Central Norte de Salta's Eusebio Urbasa. Eusebio Urbasa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gernando Paes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariano Jerico, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Central Norte de Salta's Eusebio Urbasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nelson Dantas in the 24th minute of play. Eusebio Urbasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erasmo Carlos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Central Norte de Salta's Eusebio Urbasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nelson Dantas in the 33rd minute of play. Eusebio Urbasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lúcio Pitta in the 34th minute of play. Erasmo Carlos scored 1-2 in the 39th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eusebio Urbasa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Eusebio Urbasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lúcio Pitta in the 43rd minute of the match. Zé Mello was shown his second yellow card after 44 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Zé Mello kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Mariano Jerico in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gernando Paes, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mariano Jerico was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Diego Ezkerra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 65 played minutes Central Norte de Salta got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Ixidor. The long shot by Erasmo Carlos in the 66th minute really tested Eusebio Urbasa's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Eusebio Urbasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Franz Beckenbauer in the 71st minute of the match. Nas Horas Vagas F.C's Gernando Paes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Jerico in the 73rd minute of play. 76 minutes into the match, Nas Horas Vagas F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Jerico came free, but Gernando Paes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Central Norte de Salta getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Salvador Estevez hit a great ball. Mariano Jerico might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gernando Paes. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mariano Jerico ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 88th minute Mariano Jerico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gernando Paes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nas Horas Vagas F.C played a much better game than Central Norte de Salta and deserved their victory. The Central Norte de Salta players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.