Official Cup

ESTADIO LIBERTADORES
Spectators: 195 (Terracing: 147, Seating: 45, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Luís Carmona took the kick off in the first half of the match. Pascal Lutz charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pascal Lutz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Bacardi Black Bats booed when DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascal Lutz didn't get a good kick on the ball. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Flint Barger pulled a muscle in his back after 8 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Nicolau Poças charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nicolau Poças the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nicolau Poças kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Filipe Sacramento charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filipe Sacramento the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO booed when Bacardi Black Bats was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filipe Sacramento didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Jose Field kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Nicolau Vilarinho. That made the score 1-1 in the 31 minute of play. Jose Field received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Nicolau Vilarinho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 40th match minute, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victor Flores to maneuver through the defense. Ezra Dotson kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. If Luís Carmona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Olavo Vasques during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 44th minute, Olavo Vasques hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 45th minute of the game, Pascal Lutz landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. During the 45th minute of the match Filipe Sacramento completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Filipe Sacramento a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After having played for 49 minutes, Ezra Dotson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ezra Dotson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Rocco Espinosa stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO booed when Bacardi Black Bats was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Carmona didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adérito Godinho struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Preston Esposito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bacardi Black Bats. Luís Carmona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Preston Esposito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 71st minute, Alexandrino Gomes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adérito Godinho kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 76th minute, Rocco Espinosa made a precise shot to the right of Nicolau Vilarinho. Bacardi Black Bats's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. A collision led to Bacardi Black Bats getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Tomás Sobral hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Januário Madeira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bacardi Black Bats's supporters rose to their feet, but Januário Madeira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Preston Esposito breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 92 minutes, Januário Madeira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bacardi Black Bats's supporters crossed their fingers, but Januário Madeira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's zone, Luís Carmona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Preston Esposito came out of the goal and Luís Carmona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Bacardi Black Bats for a fine match.