Official Cup

Old Trafford
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Red Devils's Marcel da Rocha started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Marcel da Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 5 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcel da Rocha came free, but Songur Yoran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Vinicio Jakes could shoot a difficult shot in the 8th minute, which Songur Yoran however easily saved by the left post. After 8 played minutes Vinicio Jakes rounded Arsenal FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. In the 11th minute Marcel da Rocha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Songur Yoran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Marcel da Rocha had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Songur Yoran. Arsenal FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marcel da Rocha was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. When Red Devils's Marcel da Rocha in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal FC's goalie prevented a goal. Arsenal FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 23rd minute, when Simone Spano scored to the left of an out of position Songur Yoran, making the score, 3-0. Marcel da Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Songur Yoran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcel da Rocha in the 32nd minute of the match. Marcel da Rocha took the ball and in the 32 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Songur Yoran. Songur Yoran 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. Songur Yoran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcel da Rocha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. John Forsberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Songur Yoran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcel da Rocha, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. When Matthias Löfgren fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arsenal FC's protests and gave Matthias Löfgren a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Arsenal FC's Matthias Löfgren got a free kick in the 47th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 5-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Francisco Barreto stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Songur Yoran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcel da Rocha in the 53rd minute of the match. Braulio Gartxot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Barreto in the 55th minute of the match. Songur Yoran didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Marcel da Rocha went, in the 56th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-0 was the resulting score. A collision led to Arsenal FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Henning Hake hit a great ball. 61 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcel da Rocha came free, but Songur Yoran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcel da Rocha took the ball and in the 61 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Songur Yoran. Songur Yoran dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 7-0. 64 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcel da Rocha came free, but Songur Yoran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 71st match minute, Arsenal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Henning Hake to maneuver through the defense. Red Devils made a substitution. Kazimierz Deyna replaced Radoslaw Solibieda. After a rather tough play, Arsenal FC's Henning Hake got a free kick in the 72nd minute. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Songur Yoran, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Vinicio Jakes was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 85 minutes into the game, Patrik Melberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Arsenal FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Red Devils the free kick. Patrik Melberg kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Songur Yoran, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Arsenal FC's Sven-Edvin Sävström was substituted for Francisco Barreto. After 90 minutes Arsenal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sotos Zervoulakos who took care of the corner kick. If Marcel da Rocha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Arsenal FC's Songur Yoran played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcel da Rocha in the 92nd minute of play. Bartlomiej Rakoski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Songur Yoran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 96 minutes into the match, Red Devils's Marcel da Rocha sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Songur Yoran narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Red Devils had won after a very even match.