Official Cup

Asterix&ObelixArena
Spectators: 178 (Terracing: 134, Seating: 41, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jasper Jump kicked off to start the match. Erik Huang hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. In the 20th minute, Sacha Lilley made a precise shot to the right of Baykan Erincer. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 23 minutes into the match, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goal looked a bit too open when Kazimierz Traczewski came free, but Ian Little reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Baykan Erincer made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Sacha Lilley sent off a good shot on target. Allan Callens came free with the goalkeeper in the 31st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Baykan Erincer could save by the left post. With a little luck, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Baykan Erincer got control of the ball when Jasper Jump tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Allan Callens got free with Baykan Erincer in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Allan Callens in the 36th minute of play forced DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goalkeeper Baykan Erincer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ian Little took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kazimierz Traczewski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baykan Erincer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nat Firth, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Baykan Erincer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nat Firth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

Astreix&ObelixSoccer made a substitution. Frank McLintock replaced Jasper Jump. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kazimierz Traczewski to strike the kick off in the second half. Ian Little was a little too slow when Garth Burrell got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 56th minute. The score was now 1-2. Astreix&ObelixSoccer made a substitution. Zheng Shi Yang replaced Stig Svanberg. In the 64th minute Frank McLintock shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baykan Erincer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Kazimierz Traczewski managed to get in a good position for a shot. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's supporters rose to their feet, but Kazimierz Traczewski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ian Little breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO made a substitution. Wilbur Bain replaced Garth Burrell. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wilbur Bain got free with Ian Little in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Ian Little proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Astreix&ObelixSoccer from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Ian Little got control of the ball when Wilbur Bain tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's zone, Keith Backhouse stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Baykan Erincer came out of the goal and Keith Backhouse tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Baykan Erincer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Keith Backhouse in the 93rd minute of play. 95 minutes into the game, Kazimierz Traczewski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ian Little. Kazimierz Traczewski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.