Official Cup

Cilindro Glorioso
Spectators: 141 (Terracing: 107, Seating: 32, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carroll Gentenaar got the match started through his kick off. Nataniel de la Rosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ijaz Putāns, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Vinicio Franco took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nataniel de la Rosa. Nataniel de la Rosa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After some careless play in the TotoRACING defense, Napoleon Rozanski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nataniel de la Rosa. The TotoRACING fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nataniel de la Rosa should have stopped the shot. After 21st play minutes Napoleon Rozanski shot 0-4, a short shot which went by Nataniel de la Rosa and just under the crossbar into goal. Nataniel de la Rosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ijaz Putāns, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. In the 27th match minute, TotoRACING was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucas Otsoko to maneuver through the defense. Nataniel de la Rosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ijaz Putāns in the 30th minute of play. TotoRACING's Nataniel de la Rosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Napoleon Rozanski in the 31st minute of play. After a rather tough play, El Azulgrana's Tomás Salvatore got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Carroll Gentenaar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Cristian Urti made a huge save. Nataniel de la Rosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ijaz Putāns in the 37th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ijaz Putāns in the 39th minute of play forced TotoRACING's goalkeeper Nataniel de la Rosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ijaz Putāns in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nataniel de la Rosa saved TotoRACING from getting behind. When TotoRACING's Carroll Gentenaar in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Azulgrana's goalie prevented a goal. In the 44th minute TotoRACING were awarded a corner. Lucas Otsoko went to the cornerflag to take it. Lucas Otsoko made a great header on TotoRACING's corner, it was just that El Azulgrana's Cristian Urti managed to reach the ball for a save.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ijaz Putāns to strike the kick off in the second half. Nataniel de la Rosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ijaz Putāns, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Napoleon Rozanski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Nataniel de la Rosa made a huge save. Napoleon Rozanski's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Nataniel de la Rosa firmly grabbed it by the left post. El Azulgrana's Napoleon Rozanski was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 55th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carroll Gentenaar in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristian Urti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 60 minutes into the match, Carroll Gentenaar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristian Urti. El Azulgrana's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Carroll Gentenaar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-5. Nataniel de la Rosa made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Ijaz Putāns sent off a good shot on target. 65 minutes into the match, Napoleon Rozanski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nataniel de la Rosa. TotoRACING's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Napoleon Rozanski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-6. Ijaz Putāns blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nataniel de la Rosa having to make a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ijaz Putāns in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nataniel de la Rosa saved TotoRACING from getting behind. Napoleon Rozanski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Nataniel de la Rosa made a huge save. Ijaz Putāns sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Napoleon Rozanski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cristian Urti stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carroll Gentenaar's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. After 89 played minutes TotoRACING got a freekick which was hit by Carroll Gentenaar. 90 minutes into the match, TotoRACING's goal looked a bit too open when Ijaz Putāns came free, but Nataniel de la Rosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nataniel de la Rosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ijaz Putāns, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched El Azulgrana eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.