Official Cup

Nicky Myers
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Minor Godinez made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute, Guaecá MZ's Luisão Arce seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Luisão Arce the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Guaecá MZ protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Luisão Arce had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 6 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Guaecá MZ! Frank Soto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 9thth minute, Gil Paes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Gil Paes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Minor Godinez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Berny Parra charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Berny Parra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, LinuX F.C.'s Berny Parra got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Bernardo Arias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Zanette in the 27th minute of the match. Gil Paes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Minor Godinez in the 36th minute of play. After a rather tough play, LinuX F.C.'s Elmer Lozano got a free kick in the 37th minute. Gil Paes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Frank Soto in the 39th minute. The supporters of Guaecá MZ booed when LinuX F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fello Serrano didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Soto in the 45th minute of play forced Guaecá MZ's goalkeeper Gil Paes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. LinuX F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Elmer Lozano in the 46th minute. The corner ended in Pepe Sibaja almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Guaecá MZ's Gil Paes did a great save. When Frank Soto came up free with the goalie in the 48th minute, the LinuX F.C. 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 Frank Soto couldn't finish the play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Christian Zanette made the kick off in the second half. Gil Paes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Minor Godinez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guaecá MZ's Gil Paes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pepe Sibaja in the 57th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Minor Godinez in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gil Paes saved Guaecá MZ from getting behind. Fello Serrano's late challenge caught a Guaecá MZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fello Serrano helped the player get up and apologised. Guaecá MZ's Dráuzio Montenegro was substituted for Christian Zanette. The supporters of Guaecá MZ booed when LinuX F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fello Serrano didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 67 played minutes LinuX F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Frank Soto. In the 68th match minute, LinuX F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Soto to maneuver through the defense. Gil Paes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elmer Lozano in the 70th minute of the match. Franciszek Serwach came free with the goalkeeper in the 72nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Bernardo Arias could save by the left post. Dráuzio Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Bernardo Arias made a huge save. LinuX F.C.'s Bernardo Arias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Károly Tóth in the 81st minute of play. Franciszek Serwach kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. When LinuX F.C.'s Manrique Medina in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guaecá MZ's goalie prevented a goal. Elmer Lozano charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Elmer Lozano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 90 minutes into the match, Guaecá MZ's goal looked a bit too open when Elmer Lozano came free, but Gil Paes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernardo Arias made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Dráuzio Montenegro sent off a good shot on target. In the 94th minute Manrique Medina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gil Paes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernardo Arias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dráuzio Montenegro in the 96th minute. Nicolas Morales kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Guaecá MZ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.