Official Cup

Dragons Nest
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) MORPH's Emiliano Berdaitz 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. Melquiades Mambru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kim Bolas in the 4th minute of play. Ulises Ixidor kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. After 7 played minutes MORPH got a freekick which was hit by Zeledon Dorio. 23 minutes into the game, Kim Bolas recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Melquiades Mambru. Kim Bolas showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. A collision led to MORPH getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Anastasio Lluques hit a great ball. Melquiades Mambru made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Kim Bolas sent off a good shot on target. In the 35th match minute, MORPH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bayındır Sarıkaya to maneuver through the defense. The throw-in from Pepe Ferreira in the 38th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by MORPH's Zeledon Dorio. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bayındır Sarıkaya, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

In the 53rd minute of the match Sliema Dragons FC got a corner. MORPH's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Giovanni Demicoli ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Sliema Dragons FC's Giovanni Demicoli to fire away a dangerous shot which Melquiades Mambru despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Bayındır Sarıkaya scored 2-1 in the 56th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mike Axisa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. MORPH made a substitution. Delmar Udalaitz replaced Feliciano Telo. MORPH's Carel Rokeloos was substituted for Bayındır Sarıkaya. In the 67th minute, Carel Rokeloos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 69 minutes into the match, MORPH's goal looked a bit too open when Dejan Cassar came free, but Melquiades Mambru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Melquiades Mambru didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Dejan Cassar went, in the 69th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celedonio Esquipula in the 72nd minute of play. In the 75th minute, Celedonio Esquipula hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Melquiades Mambru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dejan Cassar, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Celedonio Esquipula during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 78th minute, Celedonio Esquipula hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 80th minute, Dejan Cassar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sliema Dragons FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. Pepe Ferreira made in the 93rd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by MORPH's Delmar Udalaitz. Sliema Dragons FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.