Official Cup

El monasterio
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Esequiel Barco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Argyris Loukoumakis made a huge save. Garry Kinsey hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Albert Purkiss kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Cleto Cordearo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Ampthill FC's zone, Javi Amato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Argyris Loukoumakis came out of the goal and Javi Amato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Albert Purkiss's late challenge caught a La France FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albert Purkiss helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Ampthill FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Albert Purkiss hit a great ball. After 23 played minutes Ampthill FC got a freekick which was hit by Brendon Allanson. 23 minutes into the match, Ampthill FC's goalkeeper Argyris Loukoumakis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by David Martinez. 26 minutes into the match, La France FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jack Potts came free, but Rolando Mitxel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 31st minute, Jack Potts got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Javi Amato in the 39th minute of play forced Ampthill FC's goalkeeper Argyris Loukoumakis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 42nd minute, Albert Purkiss hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Argyris Loukoumakis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Javi Amato in the 45th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Javi Amato made a kick off. Ampthill FC were furious when Fitz Pickard was red carded, 51 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 54th minute there was a penalty for La France FC. David Martinez stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Argyris Loukoumakis. 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Javi Amato in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Argyris Loukoumakis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 66 minutes into the game, Javi Amato cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Argyris Loukoumakis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Argyris Loukoumakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Javi Amato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roger Platt hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. In the 75th match minute, La France FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Gordillo to maneuver through the defense. Argyris Loukoumakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Javi Amato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Javi Amato in the 82nd minute of play forced Ampthill FC's goalkeeper Argyris Loukoumakis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Javi Amato scored 3-0 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Argyris Loukoumakis, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jorge Gordillo charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jorge Gordillo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Ampthill FC booed when La France FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Gordillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Argyris Loukoumakis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Javi Amato, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. La France FC had won after a very even match.