Official Cup

Centrs Annenieki
Spectators: 191 (Terracing: 144, Seating: 44, VIP seats: 3) Nikolajs Vorkals started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, Phantasy World's Konrad Banan got control of the ball when Sarmis Palkavnieks tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikolajs Vorkals in the 6th minute of play forced Phantasy World's goalkeeper Konrad Banan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 8 played minutes Nikolajs Vorkals rounded Phantasy World's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bogdan Plucinik in the 15th minute of play forced SK Annenieki's goalkeeper Miķelis Pavārs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacek Dankowski charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacek Dankowski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 18 played minutes Phantasy World got a freekick which was hit by Jacek Dankowski. 19 minutes into the match, Phantasy World's goalkeeper Konrad Banan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sarmis Palkavnieks. After 25 played minutes SK Annenieki got a freekick which was hit by Nikolajs Vorkals. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Sarmis Palkavnieks managed to get in a good position for a shot. SK Annenieki's supporters rose to their feet, but Sarmis Palkavnieks was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Konrad Banan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 30 played minutes SK Annenieki got a freekick which was hit by Edvards Zinģis. 32 minutes into the match, SK Annenieki's goal looked a bit too open when Bogdan Plucinik came free, but Miķelis Pavārs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nikolajs Vorkals's late challenge caught a Phantasy World's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nikolajs Vorkals helped the player get up and apologised. After recieving a nice pass, Phantasy World's Przemyslaw Majewski tried to score from far away in the 49th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bogdan Plucinik to make the kick off. Miķelis Pavārs made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bogdan Plucinik in the 55th minute. Miķelis Pavārs came out of the goal in the 56th minute to try and stop a shot by Phantasy World's Bogdan Plucinik. But to his dismay, Bogdan Plucinik quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. When SK Annenieki's Sarmis Palkavnieks in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Phantasy World's goalie prevented a goal. Sarmis Palkavnieks recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sarmis Palkavnieks in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Konrad Banan saved Phantasy World from getting behind. After 67 played minutes Phantasy World got a freekick which was hit by Borys Domaradzki. Nikolajs Vorkals struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Konrad Banan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SK Annenieki. Jacek Dankowski blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Miķelis Pavārs having to make a save. After having played for 77 minutes, Jacek Dankowski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phantasy World's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jacek Dankowski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jacek Dankowski got free with Miķelis Pavārs in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Phantasy World's Konrad Banan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikolajs Vorkals in the 79th minute of play. Nikolajs Vorkals fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Konrad Banan having to interfere. In the 83rd minute, Bogdan Plucinik made a precise shot to the right of Miķelis Pavārs. SK Annenieki's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. 88 minutes into the game, SK Annenieki's Sarmis Palkavnieks nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Konrad Banan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. After a rather tough play, SK Annenieki's Sarmis Palkavnieks got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.