Official Cup

Forge Field
Spectators: 852 (Terracing: 639, Seating: 196, VIP seats: 17) When the match clock showed 2 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Thorvald Mansel sped through Birmingham Railers FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Betinho de Azevedo. After some careless play in the Birmingham Railers FC defense, Trần Ritchell kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Betinho de Azevedo. The Birmingham Railers FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Betinho de Azevedo should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Önder Aksakal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Birmingham Railers FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Önder Aksakal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hoàng Tran breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 16th minute Thorvald Mansel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Betinho de Azevedo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hoàng Tran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luizão Alagoano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of FC Dalin booed when Birmingham Railers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anakoz Amer didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 32nd minute Trần Ritchell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Betinho de Azevedo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thorvald Mansel in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Betinho de Azevedo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Trần Ritchell recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Betinho de Azevedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trần Ritchell in the 42nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nghiêm Tong in the 43rd minute of play forced Birmingham Railers FC's goalkeeper Betinho de Azevedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wen Yin Zhen struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Hoàng Tran didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Birmingham Railers FC. Betinho de Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Trần Ritchell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Birmingham Railers FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. FC Dalin were winning 0-3.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Thorvald Mansel to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, FC Dalin's Trần Ritchell got a free kick in the 50th minute. Betinho de Azevedo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nghiêm Tong in the 52nd minute. FC Dalin's Hoàng Tran played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wen Yin Zhen in the 55th minute of play. Thorvald Mansel in the 59thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Betinho de Azevedo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Birmingham Railers FC booed when FC Dalin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Liễu Minh-ha didn't get a good kick on the ball. Betinho de Azevedo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Thorvald Mansel in the 65th minute. FC Dalin's Hoàng Tran played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wen Yin Zhen in the 66th minute of play. Daniel Hidle's late challenge caught a FC Dalin's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Daniel Hidle helped the player get up and apologised. Hoàng Tran didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Anakoz Amer went, in the 70th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. After some careless play in the Birmingham Railers FC defense, Nguyễn Chuong kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Betinho de Azevedo. The Birmingham Railers FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Betinho de Azevedo should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, FC Dalin's Trần Ritchell got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Birmingham Railers FC made a substitution. Álvaro de Brito replaced Ugo Fantozzi. In the 87th minute Liễu Minh-ha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Betinho de Azevedo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Betinho de Azevedo made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Thorvald Mansel sent off a good shot on target. Birmingham Railers FC's Betinho de Azevedo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Birmingham Railers FC from getting a goal against them.