Official Cup

Ground Zero
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fausto Fioriti took the kick off in the first half of the match. Sin City Sinners's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sammy Matos in the 4th minute. Sin City Sinners's Sammy Matos was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Frits Heinel in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to Sin City Sinners getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Sanford Huber hit a great ball. Harri Mihklisaar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Fioriti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 12 played minutes Sin City Sinners got a freekick which was hit by Romeo Crane. Harri Mihklisaar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Fioriti, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Robby Proctor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frits Heinel having to interfere. After 35 played minutes Sin City Sinners got a freekick which was hit by Jesus Lemons. Harri Mihklisaar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cain Vieri in the 36th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Sin City Sinners's goal looked a bit too open when Cain Vieri came free, but Harri Mihklisaar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Harri Mihklisaar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cain Vieri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cain Vieri in the 48th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Harri Mihklisaar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Romeo Crane was the one to do the kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Fausto Fioriti kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Harri Mihklisaar. That made the score 0-1 in the 54 minute of play. Gianluigi Lentini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Harri Mihklisaar having to interfere. Frits Heinel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Donovan Landrum in the 61st minute of the match. Attilio Torelli got a throw-in 62 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Fausto Fioriti. Cain Vieri's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Harri Mihklisaar firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 66th minute Fausto Fioriti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Harri Mihklisaar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fausto Fioriti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Harri Mihklisaar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. The supporters of Palestra14 booed when Sin City Sinners was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jesus Lemons didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sin City Sinners's Harri Mihklisaar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Sin City Sinners from getting a goal against them. 76 minutes into the game, Palestra14's Gianluigi Lentini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Harri Mihklisaar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. A collision led to Palestra14 getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Vinnie Jones hit a great ball. Sin City Sinners's Ned Peralta was substituted for Romeo Crane. After 83 played minutes Palestra14 got a freekick which was hit by Vinnie Jones. In the 85th match minute, Palestra14 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Attilio Torelli to maneuver through the defense. In the 86th minute Robby Proctor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frits Heinel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cain Vieri could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Harri Mihklisaar made a huge save. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Palestra14 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.