Official Cup

arena 9 de julho
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Real Mente Burro's George Apelqvist started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute Dirk-Jan Lambers shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Fernando Sabóia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With his leg Peter Oldenborger managed to avoid a goal in the 8thth minute, when Real Mente Burro's George Apelqvist fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Samuel Marques came free with the goalkeeper in the 9th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Peter Oldenborger could save by the left post. Peter Oldenborger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from George Apelqvist in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by George Apelqvist in the 12th minute of play forced FCF north's goalkeeper Peter Oldenborger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14thth minute of the game George Apelqvist who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FCF north's Peter Oldenborger was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. George Apelqvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Peter Oldenborger having to interfere. In the 18th minute George Apelqvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Peter Oldenborger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Real Mente Burro's George Apelqvist in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FCF north's goalie prevented a goal. Peter Oldenborger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from George Apelqvist in the 29th minute of play. It was a well-played corner which George Apelqvist managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 34th minute of the game. One of FCF north:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Real Mente Burro:s goal. Roberto Simão shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Peter Oldenborger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Apelqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by FCF north's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Roberto Simão was slow to take the kick. During this time Real Mente Burro's players had a chance to rest. In the 46th match minute, FCF north was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wojciech Pasterski to maneuver through the defense.

After a defensive mix-up in FCF north's zone, George Apelqvist stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Peter Oldenborger came out of the goal and George Apelqvist tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With an all-out effort, FCF north's Carlos Fernando Sabóia threw himself towards the right post 56 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Doru Josan, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 59 minutes into the game, Arne Wijk threw the ball into play from the sideline. Real Mente Burro's Pedroso Geromel quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Peter Oldenborger showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Apelqvist in the 60th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by George Apelqvist in the 62nd minute of play forced FCF north's goalkeeper Peter Oldenborger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 63 minutes into the match, George Apelqvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Peter Oldenborger. FCF north's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that George Apelqvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 68th minute George Apelqvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Peter Oldenborger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that George Apelqvist's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Peter Oldenborger was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. George Apelqvist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 80thth minute of the game George Apelqvist who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FCF north's Peter Oldenborger was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling George Apelqvist in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Peter Oldenborger prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 83rd minute Real Mente Burro were awarded a corner. Roberto Simão went to the cornerflag to take it. George Apelqvist was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. George Apelqvist's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Peter Oldenborger read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. 92 minutes into the match, FCF north's goal looked a bit too open when George Apelqvist came free, but Peter Oldenborger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. For all the effort they put into the match, the FCF north players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Real Mente Burro.