Official Cup

Estadio Aroeira
Spectators: 8054 (Terracing: 6042, Seating: 1852, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cai Yuan Yuan kicked off to start the match. Carlos Saúl Menem's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicolás Tauber read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Carlos Lampe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aras Görkem Kaymaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Nicolás Tauber took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Saúl Menem, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the match, Cai Yuan Yuan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Carlos Lampe. ..Villa Rugby Club..'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cai Yuan Yuan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cai Yuan Yuan in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Lampe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 25 minutes into the match, MZ Fénix's Cai Yuan Yuan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Carlos Lampe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Iago 郭嘉 received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Nicolás Tauber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cai Yuan Yuan got free with Carlos Lampe in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. MZ Fénix's Cai Yuan Yuan managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Cavad Lider in the 33 minute of the game. In the 36th minute Cai Yuan Yuan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Lampe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carlos Saúl Menem scored 2-2 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nicolás Tauber, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Carlos Saúl Menem stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Cai Yuan Yuan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Lampe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 53 minutes into the match, ..Villa Rugby Club..'s goal looked a bit too open when Cai Yuan Yuan came free, but Carlos Lampe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The MZ Fénix fans' excitement grew in the 56th match minute when MZ Fénix's Cai Yuan Yuan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Cai Yuan Yuan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carlos Lampe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Nicolás Tauber made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iago 郭嘉 in the 72nd minute. MZ Fénix's Vladimiro Granja was substituted for Alexandre Valido. ..Villa Rugby Club..'s Valentin Geambașu was substituted for Iago 郭嘉. After 78 minutes ..Villa Rugby Club..'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aras Görkem Kaymaz who took care of the corner kick. After having played for 82 minutes, César Fonseca managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ..Villa Rugby Club..'s supporters crossed their fingers, but César Fonseca was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vladimiro Granja recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 88 minutes into the match, MZ Fénix's Adalberto Viegas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Carlos Lampe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Baldomiro Dodorol fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ..Villa Rugby Club..'s protests and gave Baldomiro Dodorol a yellow card for diving instead. After 89 played minutes ..Villa Rugby Club.. got a freekick which was hit by Baldomiro Dodorol. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adalberto Viegas in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Lampe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adalberto Viegas in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Lampe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fernán Chiquillo kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Adalberto Viegas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carlos Lampe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. MZ Fénix's Nicolás Tauber proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save MZ Fénix from getting a goal against them.

The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. MZ Fénix had won after a very even match.