Official Cup

The Funk Factory
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bill Mcneven took the kick off in the first half of the match. Crawford Lucas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petruț Fințescu in the 4th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Sexolution FC's Duncan Gummow got a free kick in the 11th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Petruț Fințescu in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Crawford Lucas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Argentinos Juniors from getting a goal against them. Sexolution FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Carl Devine in the 18th minute. In the 20th minute Petruț Fințescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Crawford Lucas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Sexolution FC's zone, Eleuterio Milian stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Crawford Lucas came out of the goal and Eleuterio Milian tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Denis Mero hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. In the 25th minute of the match, Bill Mcneven tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Rigoberto Nazario saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Duncan Gummow recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Argentinos Juniors's zone, Bill Mcneven stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rigoberto Nazario came out of the goal and Bill Mcneven tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Crawford Lucas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sven de Zwaan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the game, Argentinos Juniors's Sven de Zwaan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Crawford Lucas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Crawford Lucas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Petruț Fințescu in the 36th minute of the match. Carl Devine in the 44thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rigoberto Nazario, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sven de Zwaan made a kick off. Mats Falch kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sven de Zwaan in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Crawford Lucas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 56th minute, Ruperto Matei reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Crawford Lucas. The goal made the score 0-2. Carl Devine recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 67 played minutes Sexolution FC got a freekick which was hit by Duncan Gummow. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Duncan Gummow in the 69th minute of play. When Argentinos Juniors's Sven de Zwaan in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sexolution FC's goalie prevented a goal. Crawford Lucas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sven de Zwaan's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Crawford Lucas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Petruț Fințescu in the 76th minute. In the 82nd minute, Sven de Zwaan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Crawford Lucas was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. In the 88thth minute of the game Sven de Zwaan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sexolution FC's Crawford Lucas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 89 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Murdock Andrusiow came free, but Rigoberto Nazario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 95 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sexolution FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Celedonio Madeo was slow to take the kick. During this time Argentinos Juniors's players had a chance to rest. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Argentinos Juniors walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.