Official Cup

Arena Corinthians
Spectators: 170 (Terracing: 128, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) Mattias Sawyer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Messi in the 2nd minute of play. Jaime Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Calvin Croft in the 15th minute of play. In the 18th minute Cristiano Messi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mattias Sawyer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes into the game, Grant Andrews threw the ball into play from the sideline. Corinthians's Iván Urtzi quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Memphis Grizzlies's Mattias Sawyer proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Memphis Grizzlies from getting a goal against them. Vinicio Carballeira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jaime Almeida having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Natã Pirani got free with Mattias Sawyer in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 32 minutes into the game, Natã Pirani recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mattias Sawyer. Natã Pirani showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 40th match minute, Corinthians was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leopoldo Palmeira to maneuver through the defense. In the 45th minute, Cristiano Messi 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. Ronny Theobold kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vinicio Carballeira to strike the kick off in the second half. 58 minutes into the match, Corinthians's goal looked a bit too open when Vinicio Carballeira came free, but Jaime Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vinicio Carballeira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jaime Almeida read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Corinthians's Leopoldo Palmeira got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Memphis Grizzlies made a substitution. Stuart Banks replaced Vinicio Carballeira. Memphis Grizzlies's Ty Hislop was substituted for Ian Prutton. The supporters of Memphis Grizzlies booed when Corinthians was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leopoldo Palmeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mattias Sawyer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Messi in the 68th minute of play. Mattias Sawyer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Messi, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. After 74 minutes, Tony Jones mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Corinthians players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 74th minute, Tony Jones hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mattias Sawyer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Messi, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stuart Banks in the 80th minute of play forced Corinthians's goalkeeper Jaime Almeida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Memphis Grizzlies getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Romeo Crocker hit a great ball. Corinthians made a substitution. José Vítor Ramos replaced Cristiano Messi. Romeo Crocker hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. In the 92nd minute Ty Hislop shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jaime Almeida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 94th minute Rubinho de Lara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mattias Sawyer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ty Hislop sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.