Official Cup

Valinor
Spectators: 556 (Terracing: 418, Seating: 128, VIP seats: 10) In the 7th minute, André Luiz Meireles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If William Rigg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. William Rigg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ahmet Necdet Razi having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when William Rigg got free with Ahmet Necdet Razi in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emmanuel Canturri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fang Bin Tian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Valar's Emmanuel Canturri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ding 曹操 in the 20th minute of play. In the 21st match minute, Swansea City AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 毛坚军 to maneuver through the defense. William Rigg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ahmet Necdet Razi having to interfere. The Valar's Emmanuel Canturri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ding 曹操 in the 26th minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Swansea City AFC's Frans Lytnov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emmanuel Canturri narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Emmanuel Canturri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fang Bin Tian in the 30th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the game, William Rigg recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ahmet Necdet Razi. William Rigg showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Emmanuel Canturri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from André Luiz Meireles in the 38th minute of play. Emmanuel Canturri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from André Luiz Meireles in the 39th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers William Rigg in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ahmet Necdet Razi saved Swansea City AFC from getting behind. 48 minutes into the match, Swansea City AFC's goalkeeper Ahmet Necdet Razi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by William Rigg. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fang Bin Tian made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, 毛坚军 threw the ball into play from the sideline. The Valar's Constantin Hrebenciuc quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The corner led The Valar's Codruț Uncheşu to fire away a dangerous shot which Ahmet Necdet Razi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The Valar's Emmanuel Canturri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fang Bin Tian in the 59th minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, Swansea City AFC's goal looked a bit too open when William Rigg came free, but Ahmet Necdet Razi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Valar's attentive Constantin Hrebenciuc managed to snatch the ball when 毛坚军 made a throw-in in the 67th minute of the game. Swansea City AFC's Ahmet Necdet Razi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by William Rigg in the 68th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fang Bin Tian in the 69th minute of play forced The Valar's goalkeeper Emmanuel Canturri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Swansea City AFC defense, William Rigg kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ahmet Necdet Razi. The Swansea City AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ahmet Necdet Razi should have stopped the shot. William Rigg struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Ahmet Necdet Razi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Valar. Ahmet Necdet Razi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Rigg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emmanuel Canturri stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fang Bin Tian's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Swansea City AFC's Ahmet Necdet Razi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by William Rigg in the 91st minute of play. Emmanuel Canturri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frans Lytnov, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. The supporters of The Valar booed when Swansea City AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. 毛坚军 didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The The Valar support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.