Official Cup

Arena Açaí
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gabirel Jesus kicked off to start the match. After 2 played minutes Dragons EC got a freekick which was hit by Manoel Pitta. 5 minutes into the match, AÇAÍ SA's goal looked a bit too open when Anatoliy Lobanov came free, but Hendrik-Jan Brugmans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 7 played minutes AÇAÍ SA's Aquiles Papo stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Casper Huygens stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Dragons EC of the goal. When Dagoberto Cosme fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dragons EC's protests and gave Dagoberto Cosme a yellow card for diving instead. Dagoberto Cosme hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Dragons EC's Casper Huygens got control of the ball when Aquiles Papo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hendrik-Jan Brugmans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anatoliy Lobanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The AÇAÍ SA fans' excitement grew in the 16th match minute when AÇAÍ SA's Gabirel Jesus 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 19th minute Gabirel Jesus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Casper Huygens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Casper Huygens made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aquiles Papo in the 20th minute. Gabirel Jesus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casper Huygens having to interfere. Aquiles Papos short, quick shot in the 23rdth minute got Casper Huygens to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Nørlyk in the 26th minute of play forced AÇAÍ SA's goalkeeper Hendrik-Jan Brugmans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nilson Bastos in the 30th minute of play forced AÇAÍ SA's goalkeeper Hendrik-Jan Brugmans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes into the match, Nilson Bastos notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of AÇAÍ SA's Hendrik-Jan Brugmans. Hendrik-Jan Brugmans was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Adam Nørlyk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Nørlyk in the 35th minute of play forced AÇAÍ SA's goalkeeper Hendrik-Jan Brugmans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 43 minutes, Casper Huygens successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 43rd minute, Gabirel Jesus made a precise shot to the right of Casper Huygens. Dragons EC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anatoliy Lobanov was the one to do the kick off. Gabirel Jesus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 53 minutes, Nilson Bastos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dragons EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nilson Bastos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Anatoliy Lobanov in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hendrik-Jan Brugmans, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 57th minute Adam Nørlyk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hendrik-Jan Brugmans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Nørlyk in the 59th minute of play forced AÇAÍ SA's goalkeeper Hendrik-Jan Brugmans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luizão Sergipano kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Hendrik-Jan Brugmans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Nørlyk, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Hendrik-Jan Brugmans made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anatoliy Lobanov in the 70th minute. Hendrik-Jan Brugmans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Nørlyk in the 73rd minute of the match. Gorka Jordo kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Anatoliy Lobanov kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 76thth minute. Though ot was a great shot AÇAÍ SA's keeper Hendrik-Jan Brugmans was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. With his leg Hendrik-Jan Brugmans managed to avoid a goal in the 76thth minute, when Dragons EC's Anatoliy Lobanov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 79 played minutes AÇAÍ SA got a freekick which was hit by Gabirel Jesus. Anatoliy Lobanov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Hendrik-Jan Brugmans made a huge save. Anatoliy Lobanov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hendrik-Jan Brugmans read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. 86 minutes into the game, Anatoliy Lobanov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Hendrik-Jan Brugmans was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabirel Jesus in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Casper Huygens prevented the ball from getting in the gole.