Official Cup

Estadio Rudy Omlet
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jeff Damen made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute, Ediberto Pinho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yanne Callaerts in the 6th minute of play forced Asesinos Por Naturaleza's goalkeeper Teofilo Faro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Real Unión CF's 김 반 in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Asesinos Por Naturaleza's goalie prevented a goal. 19 minutes into the match, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Jeff Damen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Blair McCormick narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Jeff Damen got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 26 minutes into the game, Ferdinand Redondo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Real Unión CF the free kick. The referee felt a red card was in order, 27 minutes into the game, when Marin Melinte put in a rough tackle. In the 27th minute, one of Asesinos Por Naturaleza:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Asesinos Por Naturaleza. After a rather tough play, Real Unión CF's Xulian Curro got a free kick in the 33rd minute. The audience was convinced that 김 반's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Teofilo Faro was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Teofilo Faro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yuan Jian Hai in the 40th minute of play. Jeff Damen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Yanne Callaerts made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Real Unión CF got a freekick which was hit by Otsoa Alberca. Blair McCormick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeff Damen, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the match, Real Unión CF's goal looked a bit too open when Jeff Damen came free, but Blair McCormick reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 61st match minute, Real Unión CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yanne Callaerts to maneuver through the defense. Blair McCormick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeff Damen, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 63 minutes had been played when some careless play by Real Unión CF's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ferdinand Redondo was slow to take the kick. During this time Asesinos Por Naturaleza's players had a chance to rest. After a rather tough play, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Ferdinand Redondo got a free kick in the 67th minute. A collision led to Asesinos Por Naturaleza getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Gerardo Abecia hit a great ball. With a little luck, Asesinos Por Naturaleza's Teofilo Faro got control of the ball when 김 반 tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Real Unión CF getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Yanne Callaerts hit a great ball. Blair McCormick made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeff Damen in the 86th minute of play. After having played for 87 minutes, Jeff Damen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Asesinos Por Naturaleza's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeff Damen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Asesinos Por Naturaleza booed when Real Unión CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yanne Callaerts didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 93rd match minute, Asesinos Por Naturaleza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Cortez to maneuver through the defense. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.