Official Cup

Saco FC
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) In the 3rd minute of the game Xinaro Iranzo made a throw-in which Peter-Jan De Brouwer played forward. The audience thought a goal was coming when Peter-Jan De Brouwer got free with Jospeh McNally in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 11 minutes into the match, Brooklyn SC's goal looked a bit too open when Peter-Jan De Brouwer came free, but Jospeh McNally reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, Saco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elliot Whitley came free, but Phillip Glerum reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jospeh McNally showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chris Dhaussy, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Trenton Long kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. In the 18th minute, Saco FC's Antonio Alzamendi ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jospeh McNally. Jospeh McNally yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Gerardo Beard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 28 minutes, Linus Resentvig made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Brooklyn SC's Jospeh McNally tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jospeh McNally made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peter-Jan De Brouwer in the 31st minute of play. When George Potra fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brooklyn SC's protests and gave George Potra a yellow card for diving instead. George Potra kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Saco FC's zone, Gerardo Beard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Phillip Glerum came out of the goal and Gerardo Beard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 35 played minutes Brooklyn SC got a freekick which was hit by Felix Augustin. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Linus Resentvig in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jospeh McNally prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adriano Bezerra got a throw-in 40 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Peter-Jan De Brouwer. Brooklyn SC's Jospeh McNally proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Brooklyn SC from getting a goal against them. Jonas Cole's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Phillip Glerum read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Saco FC's Adolfo Gipuzkoa was substituted for Linus Resentvig. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Antonio Alzamendi to make the kick off. Jospeh McNally showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Gipuzkoa, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Brooklyn SC's Jospeh McNally played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Peter-Jan De Brouwer in the 59th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, Gerardo Beard notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Saco FC's Phillip Glerum. Phillip Glerum was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gerardo Beard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Brooklyn SC defense, Peter-Jan De Brouwer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jospeh McNally. The Brooklyn SC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jospeh McNally should have stopped the shot. 69 minutes into the match, Brooklyn SC's goal looked a bit too open when Peter-Jan De Brouwer came free, but Jospeh McNally reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Saco FC's Phillip Glerum played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Cole in the 74th minute of play. Stacy McDonough's late challenge caught a Saco FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Stacy McDonough helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Saco FC booed when Brooklyn SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stacy McDonough didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 83 played minutes Brooklyn SC got a freekick which was hit by Dwight Schrute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peter-Jan De Brouwer in the 88th minute of play forced Brooklyn SC's goalkeeper Jospeh McNally to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 89th minute Saco FC were awarded a corner. Chris Dhaussy went to the cornerflag to take it. Peter-Jan De Brouwer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 97th minute, one of Saco FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Saco FC. When the match had been going on for 99 minutes, Brooklyn SC's Jonas Cole got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Phillip Glerum. Saco FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Brooklyn SC for a fine match.