Prized/Friendly Cup

José Tiburcio Borda
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) HFA FC's Marcelo Gutxi 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. In the 5th minute, Marcelo Gutxi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The HFA FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 8th minute, Jacobo Madaleno made a precise shot to the right of Gordon Banks. HFA FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 15th minute, Tomas Licerio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 16 minutes into the match, HFA FC's goalkeeper Gordon Banks had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arsenio Rodas. The audience was convinced that Amadeo Hitzeder's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gordon Banks was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. Denis Uzuri didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Anibal Walme went, in the 21st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. After a rather tough play, HFA FC's Abel Estevez got a free kick in the 28th minute. Gordon Banks showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amadeo Hitzeder in the 32nd minute of the match. After 34 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by Anibal Walme. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Godfredo Costante in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Denis Uzuri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 40th match minute, HFA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oscar Valery to maneuver through the defense. Gordon Banks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacobo Madaleno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 43 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by Joel Eder. Gordon Banks acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 45th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Froilan Txeru. The Loco De Remate players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. HFA FC were winning 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jacobo Madaleno was the one to do the kick off. After 56 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by Anibal Walme. 58 minutes into the match, Loco De Remate's Arsenio Rodas broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After a rather tough play, HFA FC's Tomas Licerio got a free kick in the 61st minute. Arsenio Rodas took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gordon Banks. HFA FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Denis Uzuri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcelo Gutxi in the 67th minute. Gordon Banks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacobo Madaleno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Segundo Favila hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. In the 85th match minute, HFA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Eder to maneuver through the defense. When Loco De Remate's Jacobo Madaleno in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HFA FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 95 minutes, Alejo Cesario mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the HFA FC and the Loco De Remate players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, HFA FC's Alejo Cesario got a free kick in the 96th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. HFA FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.