Prized/Friendly Cup

Tapa Linnastaadion
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio made the kick off and thus started the match. Mugurel Chiriloaies short, quick shot in the 5thth minute got Inocencio Veronica to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vahur Nirk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute, Madis Indrekson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Heigo Mustkivi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Octavio Gonzo in the 23rd minute of the match. Heigo Mustkivi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Octavio Gonzo in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes had been played when some careless play by Tapa Athlétic™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nico Veit was slow to take the kick. During this time Rafaela FC's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Nico Veit got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Heigo Mustkivi quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 31 minutes into the game, Rafaela FC's Octavio Gonzo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Heigo Mustkivi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The corner led Rafaela FC's Nico Veit to fire away a dangerous shot which Heigo Mustkivi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 41 minutes into the game, Gheorghiţă Hagi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Inocencio Veronica was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Tapa Athlétic™'s Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rafaela FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mugurel Chiriloaie to strike the kick off in the second half. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 51st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 51st minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 54th minute of play. In the 62nd minute of the match Rafaela FC got a corner. Tapa Athlétic™'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nico Veit ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Nico Veit got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Heigo Mustkivi quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mugurel Chiriloaie in the 70th minute of play. Tapa Athlétic™'s Roland Muusik was substituted for Vahur Nirk. Tapa Athlétic™'s Paulino Oyarzún was substituted for Gheorghiţă Hagi. The supporters of Rafaela FC booed when Tapa Athlétic™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Madis Indrekson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Tapa Athlétic™'s zone, Nico Veit stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Heigo Mustkivi came out of the goal and Nico Veit tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 76 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's Octavio Gonzo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Heigo Mustkivi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Octavio Gonzo kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Heigo Mustkivi. That made the score 1-3 in the 76 minute of play. 79 minutes into the match, Tapa Athlétic™'s goalkeeper Heigo Mustkivi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Octavio Gonzo. In the 82ndth minute of the game Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tapa Athlétic™'s Heigo Mustkivi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 83 played minutes Tapa Athlétic™ got a freekick which was hit by Madis Indrekson. 89 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Heigo Mustkivi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Rafaela FC's Ross Strong got a free kick in the 90th minute. 95 minutes into the game, Tapa Athlétic™'s Kalju Palk nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Inocencio Veronica made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.