Official Cup

Xandele Arena
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Osvald Mattsson kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute, Pontus Öberg made a precise shot to the right of Ramiro Pires. Xanda FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After 11 played minutes Xanda FC got a freekick which was hit by Aírton de Amaral. Ramiro Pires showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan-Olof Josefsson in the 12th minute of the match. Aírton de Amaral fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bertil Vallengren having to interfere. 22 minutes into the match, Lillbo BK's goalkeeper Bertil Vallengren had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aírton de Amaral. In the 23rd match minute, Xanda FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evaristo da Fonseca to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Aírton de Amaral managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xanda FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Aírton de Amaral was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bertil Vallengren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jan-Olof Josefsson in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ramiro Pires prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Renan Paes in the 36th minute of play forced Lillbo BK's goalkeeper Bertil Vallengren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 48 played minutes Xanda FC got a freekick which was hit by Renan Paes. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Válter Peixoto to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 59th minute, Jânio Baptista hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 61st minute, Osvald Mattsson 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. After a rather tough play, Lillbo BK's Sem Påk got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Válter Peixoto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 67th minute, Aírton de Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Osvald Mattsson in the 72nd minute of play forced Xanda FC's goalkeeper Ramiro Pires to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Xanda FC's zone, Jan-Olof Josefsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ramiro Pires came out of the goal and Jan-Olof Josefsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Osvald Mattsson fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lillbo BK's protests and gave Osvald Mattsson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Xanda FC booed when Lillbo BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Osvald Mattsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bertil Vallengren didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Válter Peixoto went, in the 77th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. 81 minutes in the game, Osvald Mattsson fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Ramiro Pires having to interfere. Pontus Öberg didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 1-2 via right post in the game's 82nd minute. Lillbo BK's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Xanda FC's Ramiro Pires proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Xanda FC from getting a goal against them. Jan-Olof Josefsson's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ramiro Pires firmly grabbed it by the left post. Aírton de Amaral hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Lillbo BK's Jan-Olof Josefsson got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Renan Paes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.