Official Cup

ARENA ELBLĄG
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cosimo Grifoni made the kick off which started today's match. Efraín Zercalde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosimo Grifoni in the 2nd minute of play. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's goalkeeper Efraín Zercalde, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Metalducks's zone, Iwo Plech stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aleksander Engström came out of the goal and Iwo Plech tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Evren Düden sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Evren Düden in the 10th minute of play forced LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's goalkeeper Efraín Zercalde to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 13 minutes, Cosimo Grifoni made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's Efraín Zercalde tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 16 minutes into the game, Metalducks's Cosimo Grifoni nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Efraín Zercalde made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After a rather tough play, LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's Bogdan Nazaria got a free kick in the 19th minute. 22 minutes into the match, LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's goal looked a bit too open when Morgan Kilberg came free, but Efraín Zercalde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd minute Michael Lidström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Efraín Zercalde saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 27th minute Morgan Kilberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Efraín Zercalde saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cosimo Grifoni in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Efraín Zercalde prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 32 minutes, Morgan Kilberg made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's Efraín Zercalde tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cosimo Grifoni in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Efraín Zercalde saved LIRA ELBLĄG SSA from getting behind. Aleksander Engström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bogdan Nazaria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 45th match minute, Metalducks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aron Nyberg to maneuver through the defense. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Bogdan Nazaria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's goalkeeper Efraín Zercalde, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Metalducks's Cosimo Grifoni got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 0-4 became the score in the 61st minute when Morgan Kilberg elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 66th minute, Aron Nyberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience held their breath when Damian Posadzki in the 68th minute of the game managed to trick the opponents defenses and fired away a shot outside the goal on the Aleksander Engström's left hand side. 71 minutes into the match, Metalducks's Cosimo Grifoni sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Efraín Zercalde narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 72 minutes had been played when some careless play by LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tony Modig was slow to take the kick. During this time Metalducks's players had a chance to rest. In the 73rd minute, Michal Logewnik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Efraín Zercalde made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tony Modig in the 74th minute. 77 minutes into the game, Metalducks's Morgan Kilberg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Efraín Zercalde made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. Efraín Zercalde made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cosimo Grifoni in the 81st minute. Cosimo Grifoni in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Efraín Zercalde, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 84 minutes into the game, Cosimo Grifoni lined in a short shot 0-6 behind a frustrated Efraín Zercalde. Efraín Zercalde stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cosimo Grifoni's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. 87 minutes in the game, Cosimo Grifoni dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Bogdan Nazaria struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Aleksander Engström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LIRA ELBLĄG SSA. Efraín Zercalde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Greger Skröder in the 92nd minute of the match. LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's Efraín Zercalde proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save LIRA ELBLĄG SSA from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Montenegro in the 96th minute of play forced Metalducks's goalkeeper Aleksander Engström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Metalducks eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.