Official Cup

Arturo Umberto Illia
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carolo Jerardo got the match started through his kick off. When Rolando Cidro came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Deportivo Pergamino fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Rolando Cidro couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonatan Palban in the 6th minute of play forced Deportivo Pergamino's goalkeeper Roberto Bonano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 13 played minutes Deportivo Pergamino got a freekick which was hit by Albino Jeraldo. Bernardino Orlin took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 14th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Roberto Bonano. Deportivo Pergamino's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. NUMBA's Justo Ruy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carolo Jerardo in the 15th minute of play. Deportivo Pergamino were awarded a corner in the 16th minute after NUMBA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Nunez Oroitz took the corner. The corner led to Deportivo Pergamino's Gustavo Che getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Carolo Jerardo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Justo Ruy made a huge save. Roberto Bonano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonatan Palban in the 20th minute of the match. Roberto Bonano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elano dos Santos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute, Roberto Eusko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Justo Ruy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carolo Jerardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Albino Jeraldo was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Carolo Jerardo might have been able to make a better finish in the 42nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justo Ruy. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Carolo Jerardo ran back to his position shaking his head. After a defensive mix-up in NUMBA's zone, Carolo Jerardo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Justo Ruy came out of the goal and Carolo Jerardo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. NUMBA's defense didn't have a chance, in the 47th minute, when Carolo Jerardo scored to the left of an out of position Justo Ruy, making the score, 2-0. 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 players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jonatan Palban was the one to do the kick off. Justo Ruy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carolo Jerardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, NUMBA's Fabio Sadurni got a free kick in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the match, Carolo Jerardo notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of NUMBA's Justo Ruy. Justo Ruy was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 61 minutes, Rolando Cidro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Pergamino's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rolando Cidro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Carolo Jerardo took the ball and in the 65 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Justo Ruy. Justo Ruy dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. 70 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goal looked a bit too open when Carolo Jerardo came free, but Justo Ruy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rd minute Rolando Cidro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Justo Ruy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 74th match minute, NUMBA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonatan Palban to maneuver through the defense. When Rolando Cidro came up free with the goalie in the 82nd minute, the Deportivo Pergamino fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Rolando Cidro couldn't finish the play. Justo Ruy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carolo Jerardo in the 83rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carolo Jerardo in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Justo Ruy saved NUMBA from getting behind. NUMBA's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.