Official Cup

A. V. Liberti
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Olof Wiberg made the kick off which started today's match. Rafael Haimar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Simon Manex having to interfere. After 6 played minutes Kukova United got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Oskitz. In the 11th match minute, Kukova United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacek Gotfryd to maneuver through the defense. If Paolo Rossi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a little luck, Kukova United's Simon Manex got control of the ball when Paolo Rossi tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Paolo Rossi came up free with the goalie in the 18th minute, the La Gallardeta 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 Paolo Rossi couldn't finish the play. After 20 minutes of play, La Gallardeta's Paolo Rossi made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Simon Manex was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a little luck, Kukova United's Simon Manex got control of the ball when Attilio Stefano tried to sneak it across the goal line. Simon Manex took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Attilio Stefano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paolo Rossi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Simon Manex having to make a save. Kukova United's Simon Manex proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Kukova United from getting a goal against them. Jacek Gotfryd recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Kukova United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olof Wiberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41st minute, Olof Wiberg ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nacho Gonzalez was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Nacho Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacek Gotfryd in the 43rd minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Paolo Rossi was the one to do the kick off. Rafael Haimar charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael Haimar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 52 played minutes La Gallardeta got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Haimar. Erik Malý could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Nacho Gonzalez made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in La Gallardeta's zone, Jacek Gotfryd stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nacho Gonzalez came out of the goal and Jacek Gotfryd tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rafael Haimar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nacho Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacek Gotfryd in the 62nd minute of play. Nacho Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olof Wiberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. The audience was convinced that Olof Wiberg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nacho Gonzalez was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. Benjamin Oskitz kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Kukova United's Richard Kaján was substituted for Tibor Pitoňák. Kukova United made a substitution. Hugo Futej replaced Jacek Gotfryd. La Gallardeta's Fernando Dantae was substituted for Paolo Rossi. Benjamin Oskitz kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. When La Gallardeta's Fernando Dantae in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kukova United's goalie prevented a goal. Through an outstanding action, after 78 minutes, Nacho Gonzalez successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 80 minutes into the game, Amado Chayo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Simon Manex was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rafael Haimar struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Simon Manex didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Gallardeta. In the 85thth minute of the game Olof Wiberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Gallardeta's Nacho Gonzalez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nacho Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hugo Futej in the 89th minute of play. 90 minutes into the match, Kukova United's goal looked a bit too open when Amado Chayo came free, but Simon Manex reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Erik Malý could shoot a difficult shot in the 94th minute, which Nacho Gonzalez however easily saved by the left post. Simon Manex made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Dantae in the 95th minute of play. In the 96th minute, Matúš Kriššák hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. La Gallardeta walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.