Prized/Friendly Cup

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Witomir Pisarczyk in the 8th minute of play. Song Xiong Hong received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Pontus Nordström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Olivier Gilg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Renato Quadros slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Pontus Nordström. That made the score 1-0 after 15 minutes of play. Thanks to some nice moves Renato Quadros could shoot a difficult shot in the 20th minute, which Pontus Nordström however easily saved by the left post. 23 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Gerardo Lordi came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Andréas Hasselqvist came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match clock showed 26 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Gerardo Lordi sped through DIPLOMATA FC PAB's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Chico Donato. 29 minutes into the game, Song Xiong Hong recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Pontus Nordström. Song Xiong Hong showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gerardo Lordi in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Santa Margarita fans' excitement grew in the 32nd match minute when Santa Margarita's Gerardo Lordi 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 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olivier Gilg in the 35th minute of play forced Santa Margarita's goalkeeper Pontus Nordström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 36 minutes Santa Margarita's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Song Xiong Hong who took care of the corner kick. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Song Xiong Hong was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pontus Nordström in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to Santa Margarita getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. David Celio hit a great ball. In the 41st minute Song Xiong Hong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pontus Nordström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 46 minutes into the game, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Song Xiong Hong nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pontus Nordström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2.

Pontus Nordström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renato Quadros in the 56th minute of the match. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. In the 62nd minute, Andréas Hasselqvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Santa Margarita's Klaus Mohammadi was substituted for Enzo Peruxu. Santa Margarita made a substitution. Wendell Davids replaced Witomir Pisarczyk. Santa Margarita's Mauro Icardi was substituted for Gerardo Lordi. In the 67th minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Arnulfo Dolfos seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Arnulfo Dolfos the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of DIPLOMATA FC PAB protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Arnulfo Dolfos had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 66th minute of the game. One of DIPLOMATA FC PAB:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Santa Margarita:s goal. DIPLOMATA FC PAB:s Chico Donato showed great skill when he stopped Eduardo De Francesco:s penalty. Mauro Icardi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chico Donato read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. Andreas Landgren kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Aaron Mikolas hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Pontus Nordström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramón Furtado in the 85th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mauro Icardi in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chico Donato saved DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting behind. In the 93rd minute, Eduardo De Francesco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Song Xiong Hong got a free kick in the 99th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The DIPLOMATA FC PAB fans cheered their team off the field, for while Santa Margarita had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.