Official Cup

Lansdowne Road
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Joaquin Sabina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Generoso Gaxan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN were awarded a corner. Salvador Gelacio went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Salvador Gelacio got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Generoso Gaxan quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Arnaldo Primo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 10thth minute of the game Isidoro Bilbo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's Oliver Kahn was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 15th minute Luciano Santin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Generoso Gaxan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Boguslaw Kaider's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 20thth minute, Oliver Kahn skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Generoso Gaxan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnaldo Primo, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Generoso Gaxan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arnaldo Primo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute, Luciano Santin made a precise shot to the right of Generoso Gaxan. Ireland 1921's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Boguslaw Kaider kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 34thth minute. Though ot was a great shot Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's keeper Oliver Kahn was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. Generoso Gaxan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Santin in the 39th minute of the match. Oliver Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herbert Banaszak in the 40th minute of play. With a little luck, Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's Oliver Kahn got control of the ball when Isidoro Bilbo tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience was convinced that Luciano Santin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Generoso Gaxan was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. Isidoro Bilbo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Oliver Kahn made a huge save. Jordan Walker charged in rather forcefully in the 48th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jordan Walker the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jordan Walker kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. 48 minutes into the match, Ireland 1921's goal looked a bit too open when Salvador Gelacio came free, but Generoso Gaxan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Ireland 1921 players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Luciano Santin made the kick off in the second half. Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's Luciano Santin got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Oliver Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isidoro Bilbo in the 55th minute of the match. Arnaldo Primo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Generoso Gaxan having to interfere. Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's Oliver Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herbert Banaszak in the 59th minute of play. After 61 minutes Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Boguslaw Kaider who took care of the corner kick. After 62 played minutes Ireland 1921 got a freekick which was hit by Ignacio Policarpio. The audience thought a goal was coming when Luciano Santin got free with Generoso Gaxan in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luciano Santin in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Generoso Gaxan saved Ireland 1921 from getting behind. The supporters of Ireland 1921 booed when Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vinicio Sidoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Vinicio Etxahun fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ireland 1921's protests and gave Vinicio Etxahun a yellow card for diving instead. Arnaldo Primo kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arnaldo Primo got free with Generoso Gaxan in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Luciano Santin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Generoso Gaxan made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Ireland 1921's zone, Luciano Santin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Generoso Gaxan came out of the goal and Luciano Santin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Joaquin Sabina recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Elpobre toma sidraTUNUYAN's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.