Official Cup

Jorge Guinzburg
Spectators: 171 (Terracing: 129, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) Egemen Tolgay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquin Gallardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Egemen Tolgay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquin Gallardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 5 played minutes Black Cloud FC got a freekick which was hit by Kutlu İplikçi. Luis Cordarryl struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Egemen Tolgay didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altos Gatos FC. Elvio Mano hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Altos Gatos FC defense, Gürkan Akaydın kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Anacleto Urtun. The Altos Gatos FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Anacleto Urtun should have stopped the shot. In the 19th minute, Emirşah Pekgöz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Black Cloud FC's zone, Ramon Egoitz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Egemen Tolgay came out of the goal and Ramon Egoitz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ramon Egoitz charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ramon Egoitz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 22 played minutes Altos Gatos FC got a freekick which was hit by Ramon Egoitz. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Herbie Sikalopoulos in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anacleto Urtun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emirşah Pekgöz charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emirşah Pekgöz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 25 played minutes Black Cloud FC got a freekick which was hit by Emirşah Pekgöz. In the 26th minute, Hıdır Adamski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 32 minutes into the game, Herbie Sikalopoulos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black Cloud FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Altos Gatos FC the free kick. In the 32nd minute, Herbie Sikalopoulos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Egemen Tolgay was out of position in the 33 minute of play, and Joaquin Gallardo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Joaquin Gallardo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. In the 36th minute Cristobal Jurgi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Egemen Tolgay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Herbie Sikalopoulos came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Black Cloud FC 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 Herbie Sikalopoulos couldn't finish the play. In the 39th minute, Donato Baristo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Altos Gatos FC booed when Black Cloud FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gürkan Akaydın didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joaquin Gallardo got free with Egemen Tolgay in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gürkan Akaydın stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Altos Gatos FC's Anacleto Urtun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herbie Sikalopoulos in the 53rd minute of play. The supporters of Altos Gatos FC booed when Black Cloud FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gürkan Akaydın didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 59th minute, Joaquin Gallardo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Egemen Tolgay was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. Froilan Fresco hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Zézinho de Queiroz struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Egemen Tolgay didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altos Gatos FC. When Donato Baristo fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Altos Gatos FC's protests and gave Donato Baristo a yellow card for diving instead. Donato Baristo hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Altos Gatos FC's Anacleto Urtun got control of the ball when Gürkan Akaydın tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 87 played minutes Black Cloud FC got a freekick which was hit by Herbie Sikalopoulos. Anacleto Urtun made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gürkan Akaydın in the 90th minute.