Official Cup

Khachatryan Center
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Merlin Castro made the kick off which started today's match. Merlin Castro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 8 minutes into the game, Hu Wei Shu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Joel Espiridion. Hu Wei Shu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victorino Flor in the 11th minute of play forced Khachatryan's goalkeeper Jermaine Richmond to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Haedo Lokomotiv's Victorino Flor in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Khachatryan's goalie prevented a goal. In the 13th minute, Hu Wei Shu 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. Joel Espiridion showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Merlin Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Jermaine Richmond showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hilario Jurgi in the 22nd minute of the match. Joel Espiridion made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sung McKinley in the 23rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ervin Huber in the 26th minute of play forced Haedo Lokomotiv's goalkeeper Joel Espiridion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Merlin Castro in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joel Espiridion saved Haedo Lokomotiv from getting behind. 34 minutes into the match, Haedo Lokomotiv's goal looked a bit too open when Merlin Castro came free, but Joel Espiridion reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hu Wei Shu struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Joel Espiridion didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Khachatryan. The supporters of Khachatryan booed when Haedo Lokomotiv was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Popcorn Haedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46thth minute of the game Sung McKinley who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Haedo Lokomotiv's Joel Espiridion was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hilario Jurgi was the one to do the kick off. Joel Espiridion showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Merlin Castro in the 51st minute of the match. In the 52nd minute Merlin Castro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joel Espiridion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joel Espiridion showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Merlin Castro in the 55th minute of the match. After 57 minutes of play Haedo Lokomotiv's Popcorn Haedo was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Popcorn Haedo hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Haedo Lokomotiv's Popcorn Haedo got a free kick in the 58th minute. 66 minutes had been played when some careless play by Khachatryan's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nicasio Gomesano was slow to take the kick. During this time Haedo Lokomotiv's players had a chance to rest. Sung McKinley received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Joel Espiridion tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Hu Wei Shu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Zé Augusto Souza took the ball and in the 71 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Joel Espiridion. Joel Espiridion dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. If Antoine Schaefer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The Khachatryan fans' excitement grew in the 78th match minute when Khachatryan's Sung McKinley 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 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 82 minutes into the match, Haedo Lokomotiv's goal looked a bit too open when Merlin Castro came free, but Joel Espiridion reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Espiridion came out of the goal in the 82nd minute to try and stop a shot by Khachatryan's Merlin Castro. But to his dismay, Merlin Castro quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 6-0. Sung McKinley scored 7-0 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joel Espiridion, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Haedo Lokomotiv's Victorino Flor got a free kick in the 87th minute. 88 minutes into the game, Khachatryan's Merlin Castro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joel Espiridion made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. Hu Wei Shu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joel Espiridion having to interfere. 92 minutes into the match, Haedo Lokomotiv's goal looked a bit too open when Merlin Castro came free, but Joel Espiridion reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Espiridion showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sung McKinley, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Haedo Lokomotiv's zone, Ervin Huber stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joel Espiridion came out of the goal and Ervin Huber tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Khachatryan had played much better football throughout.