Official Cup

Stadium of Light
Spectators: 188 (Terracing: 142, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Roque Navarro took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 3rd play minutes Roque Navarro shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Dave Valeriani and just under the crossbar into goal. When Chu Shi came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Sanderlend fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Chu Shi couldn't finish the play. The Sanderlend fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when Sanderlend's Roque Navarro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 10th play minutes Roque Navarro shot 3-0, a short shot which went by Dave Valeriani and just under the crossbar into goal. Roque Navarro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dave Valeriani came out and tried to block the shot, but Roque Navarro slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 14th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Sanderlend's Roque Navarro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dave Valeriani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 22nd minute, Ermanno Della Francesca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sabit Julić took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 23rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dave Valeriani. Farafulla FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Sanderlend's Roque Navarro in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Farafulla FC's goalie prevented a goal. Wang Shu Sheng kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. With a little luck, Farafulla FC's Dave Valeriani got control of the ball when Roque Navarro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ermanno Della Francesca charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ermanno Della Francesca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 32nd minute, Ermanno Della Francesca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the match, Farafulla FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roque Navarro came free, but Dave Valeriani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dave Valeriani didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Sanderlend's Roque Navarro shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 5-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Roque Navarro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Roque Navarro might have been able to make a better finish in the 40th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dave Valeriani. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Roque Navarro ran back to his position shaking his head. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Wang Shu Sheng made the kick off in the second half. After 60 played minutes Sanderlend got a freekick which was hit by Betão Aparecido. Dave Valeriani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roque Navarro, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Roque Navarro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dave Valeriani having to make a save. Dave Valeriani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roque Navarro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Farafulla FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Cosimo Aceto hit a great ball. Daniel Passarelli hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. In the 78th minute, Roque Navarro made a precise shot to the right of Dave Valeriani. Farafulla FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-0. After 81st play minutes Roque Navarro shot 7-0, a short shot which went by Dave Valeriani and just under the crossbar into goal. The supporters of Sanderlend booed when Farafulla FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Demetrio Domenici didn't get a good kick on the ball. 89 minutes into the game, Sanderlend's Roque Navarro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dave Valeriani made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. 95 minutes into the match, Farafulla FC's goal looked a bit too open when Chu Shi came free, but Dave Valeriani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Sanderlend's Sabit Julić got a free kick in the 96th minute. Sanderlend were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Farafulla FC for a fine match.