Official Cup

Oscar A. Ruggeri
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Serafin Bilbo made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Delmar Duarte had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gino Bessone. FC Kopenalguen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Delmar Duarte was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 7th minute, Aquiles Domeka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bruno Maiorga during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Bruno Maiorga hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delmar Duarte in the 15th minute of play forced FC Kopenalguen's goalkeeper Gino Bessone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Donato Raulo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Filomeno Silbestre in the 25th minute. In the 26th minute, Aquiles Domeka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Serafin Bilbo struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Donato Raulo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Kopenalguen. Donato Raulo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Bilbo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delmar Duarte in the 34th minute of play forced FC Kopenalguen's goalkeeper Gino Bessone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 35th minute Furia Calamar were awarded a corner. Erubiel Matthew went to the cornerflag to take it. The supporters of FC Kopenalguen booed when Furia Calamar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Javier Hug didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th minute, Javier Hug fired away a free kick at the goal, but hit it at the wrong angle and it went over the crossbar. FC Kopenalguen's Serafin Bilbo shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 38th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Donato Raulo but with some difficulty. FC Kopenalguen's Gino Bessone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Damaso Panfilo in the 41st minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Erubiel Matthew stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Erubiel Matthew struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Gino Bessone didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Furia Calamar. In the 64thth minute of the game Serafin Bilbo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Furia Calamar's Donato Raulo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gino Bessone made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erubiel Matthew in the 65th minute. 65 minutes into the match, Erubiel Matthew dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Gino Bessone, 0-2. Erubiel Matthew charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Erubiel Matthew the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Furia Calamar getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Erubiel Matthew hit a great ball. Gino Bessone made an important save on a dangerous shot by Francisco Gitano in the 78th minute. In the 78th match minute, Furia Calamar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damaso Panfilo to maneuver through the defense. Furia Calamar's Donato Raulo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafin Bilbo in the 82nd minute of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 84th minute of the game. One of Furia Calamar:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of FC Kopenalguen:s goal. The referee gave FC Kopenalguen a penalty, 85 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Zeledon Sadurni, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Furia Calamar's Donato Raulo. 1-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Serafin Bilbo in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donato Raulo saved Furia Calamar from getting behind. 92 minutes into the match, Furia Calamar's goal looked a bit too open when Serafin Bilbo came free, but Donato Raulo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Furia Calamar's Donato Raulo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafin Bilbo in the 93rd minute of play. 97 minutes into the game, Delmar Duarte was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Furia Calamar's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kopenalguen the free kick. In the 97th match minute, Furia Calamar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Delmar Duarte to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Furia Calamar eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.