Official Cup

AT&L
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) El ABUELO FC's Ulises Manex 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. 3 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cihan Baydar came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celso Gerazan in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Simon Hori saved Los Laguneros de AT from getting behind. Remus Bălășoiu made a great header on El ABUELO FC's corner, it was just that Los Laguneros de AT's Simon Hori managed to reach the ball for a save. After having played for 8 minutes, Cihan Baydar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Laguneros de AT's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cihan Baydar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Manex in the 13th minute of play forced Los Laguneros de AT's goalkeeper Simon Hori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabio Nabar. In the 17th minute of the match Los Laguneros de AT got a corner. El ABUELO FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Juan Simon ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led to Los Laguneros de AT's Cihan Baydar getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 28 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Pan Chao Yan came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, Cihan Baydar recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rodolfo Bertassi. Cihan Baydar showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cihan Baydar in the 32nd minute of play forced El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 35th minute Remus Bălășoiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Simon Hori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 42 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nestor Tesone. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Manex in the 45th minute of play forced Los Laguneros de AT's goalkeeper Simon Hori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

52 minutes into the match, Los Laguneros de AT's goalkeeper Simon Hori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ulises Manex. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ulises Manex in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Simon Hori prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 58 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Nabar came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pan Chao Yan in the 60th minute of play forced El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 61 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cihan Baydar came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. El ABUELO FC made a substitution. Isidoro Azevedo replaced Remus Bălășoiu. Los Laguneros de AT were awarded a corner in the 64th minute after El ABUELO FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Juan Simon took the corner. The supporters of El ABUELO FC booed when Los Laguneros de AT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radomil Frodyma didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ulises Manex fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Simon Hori having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pan Chao Yan in the 68th minute of play forced El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Azevedo in the 70th minute of play forced Los Laguneros de AT's goalkeeper Simon Hori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Los Laguneros de AT's zone, Ulises Manex stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Simon Hori came out of the goal and Ulises Manex tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cihan Baydar in the 79th minute of play forced El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodolfo Bertassi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pan Chao Yan, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. In the 89th minute, Ildefonso Gonzo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodolfo Bertassi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Tesone in the 93rd minute of the match. Rodolfo Bertassi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cihan Baydar in the 95th minute of the match. El ABUELO FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.