Official Cup

Стадион Вежен
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Oscar Havier started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Northern California's Leandro Chorche, in the 9th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Northern California. In the 11thth minute of the game Oscar Havier who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Northern California's David Schembri was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Вежен were awarded a corner in the 12th minute after Northern California's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Martyn Efremov took the corner. A collision led to Northern California getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Felix Kusko hit a great ball. With an all-out effort, Вежен's David Schembri threw himself towards the right post 15 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Martyn Efremov, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. David Schembri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Havier in the 21st minute of play. A throw-in in the 26th minute of the game was made by Filiberto Etxahun with Hector Martxel as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 27th minute, Serafin Ilazki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Вежен's Oscar Havier got a free kick in the 30th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oscar Havier in the 41st minute of play forced Northern California's goalkeeper David Schembri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabio Monte kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Northern California's zone, Oscar Havier stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. David Schembri came out of the goal and Oscar Havier tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Fabio Monte made the kick off in the second half. Oscar Havier struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. David Schembri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Вежен. Martyn Efremov might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over David Schembri. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Martyn Efremov ran back to his position shaking his head. 59 minutes into the game, Вежен's Oscar Havier nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. David Schembri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oscar Havier in the 68th minute of play forced Northern California's goalkeeper David Schembri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 68th minute, Hector Garin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Antonio Guillelme had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Filiberto Etxahun fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Northern California's protests and gave Filiberto Etxahun a yellow card for diving instead. In the 83rd minute, Filiberto Etxahun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Oscar Havier struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. David Schembri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Вежен. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Monte in the 87th minute of play forced Вежен's goalkeeper Van Halen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Вежен booed when Northern California was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hector Martxel didn't get a good kick on the ball. During the 92nd minute of the match Filiberto Etxahun completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Filiberto Etxahun a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Van Halen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabio Monte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 97 minutes Вежен's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Serafin Ilazki who took care of the corner kick. Northern California's Serafin Ilazki was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Van Halen in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Вежен were victorious despite being under pressure from Northern California for much of the match.