Prized/Friendly Cup

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Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) LA VIOLA's Per-Oskar Ståhlman started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd minute Colon Chirivoga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stig Byström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Colon Chirivoga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stig Byström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Colon Chirivoga in the 7th minute of play. In the 8th minute, Elberg Largan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ceferino Rito hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. After 23 minutes of play, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Colon Chirivoga made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Stig Byström was left in no man's land by his defense there! 26 minutes into the match, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Per-Oskar Ståhlman. A collision led to Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Colon Chirivoga hit a great ball. Stig Byström came out of the goal in the 32nd minute to try and stop a shot by Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Colon Chirivoga. But to his dismay, Colon Chirivoga quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. 39 minutes into the match, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Colon Chirivoga sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Stig Byström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Stig Byström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Colon Chirivoga's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. After 44 minutes, Lorenzo Eusko mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka and the LA VIOLA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 44 played minutes Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Eusko. A hard shot by Max Sundin from long distance, 45 minutes into the match, got Kepa Arrizabalaga's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 47th minute, Colon Chirivoga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ramon Cheche was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute Stellan Back shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner ended in Hector Montrel almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but LA VIOLA's Stig Byström did a great save. LA VIOLA's Stig Byström proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save LA VIOLA from getting a goal against them. 62 minutes had been played when some careless play by LA VIOLA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hector Montrel was slow to take the kick. During this time Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's players had a chance to rest. Colon Chirivoga in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Stig Byström, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. During the 65th minute of the match Elberg Largan completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Elberg Largan a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. 71 minutes into the game, Colon Chirivoga recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Stig Byström. Colon Chirivoga showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. 73 minutes into the game, Ramon Cheche was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LA VIOLA the free kick. In the 73rd match minute, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramon Cheche to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka booed when LA VIOLA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Max Sundin didn't get a good kick on the ball. The throw-in from John Torsberg in the 79th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Edelmiro Leizarraga. 80 minutes into the match, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Colon Chirivoga sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Stig Byström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 84th minute, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Colon Chirivoga ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Stig Byström. Stig Byström yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. Colon Chirivoga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Stig Byström made a huge save.

The LA VIOLA supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's performance. The match ended with a win for Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka.