Official Cup

Red Star Arena
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The mood of the audience was pleasant when David Pimentel made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Maitros FC's goalkeeper Alvaro Baptista, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 3rd minute, Gürsel Eyüp made a precise shot to the right of Alvaro Baptista. Maitros FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Aaron Freeman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erick Palencia, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. With a little luck, Maitros FC's Alvaro Baptista got control of the ball when Gürsel Eyüp tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 20 in the game by Gürsel Eyüp from a close distance when the talented Alvaro Baptista managed to make a qualified save. Maitros FC's players were relieved. Aaron Freeman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Pimentel, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Aaron Freeman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oswaldo Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. The audience was convinced that Erick Palencia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Aaron Freeman was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. Estrella Roja's Aaron Freeman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Pimentel in the 32nd minute of play. When the match clock showed 34 minutes, the score became 3-1 when David Pimentel sped through Estrella Roja's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Aaron Freeman. Gürsel Eyüp's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 38thth minute, Alvaro Baptista skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 40th minute, Gürsel Eyüp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd match minute, Estrella Roja was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gürsel Eyüp to maneuver through the defense. In the 45th minute Gürsel Eyüp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alvaro Baptista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leopoldo Pedrozo kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gürsel Eyüp made a kick off. The audience was convinced that Gürsel Eyüp's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alvaro Baptista was relentless in the 51st minute of the game. Gürsel Eyüp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alvaro Baptista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gürsel Eyüp in the 54th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Maitros FC defense, Gürsel Eyüp kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alvaro Baptista. The Maitros FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alvaro Baptista should have stopped the shot. Gürsel Eyüp fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvaro Baptista having to interfere. Thanks to some nice moves David Pimentel could shoot a difficult shot in the 67th minute, which Aaron Freeman however easily saved by the left post. In the 68th minute Maitros FC were awarded a corner. Oswaldo Lima went to the cornerflag to take it. The supporters of Estrella Roja booed when Maitros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nelson Navas didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st minute, Gürsel Eyüp got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Estrella Roja's Leopoldo Pedrozo got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alvaro Baptista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gürsel Eyüp, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Estrella Roja's Abraham Machado was substituted for Gürsel Eyüp. In the 82ndth minute of the game Abraham Machado who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Maitros FC's Alvaro Baptista was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Estrella Roja's Aaron Freeman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Mendez in the 84th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abraham Machado in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alvaro Baptista prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abraham Machado in the 87th minute of play forced Maitros FC's goalkeeper Alvaro Baptista to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aaron Freeman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erick Palencia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvaro Baptista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Petru Cismaș in the 92nd minute of the match. When Estrella Roja's Abraham Machado in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maitros FC's goalie prevented a goal. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Estrella Roja were victorious despite being under pressure from Maitros FC for much of the match.