A power-to-power match took place on the afternoon of Sunday, February 25, in the final of the first edition of the Cuenca Barrios Cup post 50. The unprecedented monarch was the 9 de Octubre team, which beat Roberto Crespo 6-2. The last match of the competition was played on the Los Manizales field.
The Indorists of yesteryear gathered together in a single rectangle to define the champion. The day was sunny and it wore out the players. However, his technique and good touch on the ball persist despite the years.
The commitment was closed, until the experience of René ‘Mula’ Ruiz, who with a placed shot broke the lock, and gave the advantage to the ‘9’. The first half ended at 1-0.
For the complement stage, the situation was balanced with a goal from Boris Romoleroux, who came to reinforce the Roberto Crespo neighborhood. However, the happiness was short-lived, as the ability to Manuel ‘Mugre’ Vásquez to put the advantage back.
The talent of the Indorists did not end there. Since, Geovanny Domínguez equalized the score, 2-2. However, the current monarch took advantage of the wear and tear of his rival, and with goals from Pablo ‘Petizo’ Moscoso, Roberto Salamea and two more goals from Vásquez, the 9 won the title with a 6-2 in their favor.
At the end of the match, the winners of the final celebrated with water and carioca with their respective families.
“It is the first time we have formed this team, but we have played for several years with these indoristas. We continue to fight on the field and it is special to share these moments with friends that sport gives. This title is dedicated to my family,” said the renowned ‘Mugre’.
Third and fourth place
Prior to the final, the match for third and fourth place was disputed. In this match he emerged as the winner Corazón de María, after winning 2-1 on penalties against El Vecino.
The duel in regulation time was 1-1. For the bronze medalists, the goal was scored by Carlos Naula; while Arturo Guamán scored in the fourth place.
After completing the last two matches of the tournament, The organization (Grafimagen) recognized the four best casts of the first edition.
“They were comparisons with the best figures in the city. That atmosphere of yesteryear still prevails. My goal is for that essence to remain on the cement court.”
More recognitions
The best goalkeeper of the tournament was Teodoro Salamea (October 9). Henry Ortega (October 9) was the best player. The net breaker of the contest was Geovanny Barba (Roberto Crespo), with 15 goals.
