Official Cup

El Sinsajo
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) AEK S.C's Giannis Kousas 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. Pantelis Chatzivelos took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jacinto Panpili. Jacinto Panpili dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After 6 minutes, Americo Ignado mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Hanging Tree and the AEK S.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of AEK S.C booed when The Hanging Tree was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Americo Ignado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Michael Hedström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dwi Sunardi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 10 minutes into the match, AEK S.C's goal looked a bit too open when Justino Feliz came free, but Michael Hedström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 14 minutes, Giannis Kousas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AEK S.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Giannis Kousas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 16 minutes into the match, AEK S.C's goalkeeper Michael Hedström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lu Shu Yi. After having played for 18 minutes, Justino Feliz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Hanging Tree's supporters crossed their fingers, but Justino Feliz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 21st match minute, The Hanging Tree was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Americo Ignado to maneuver through the defense. Jacinto Panpili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giannis Kousas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to The Hanging Tree getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Albino Berenguer hit a great ball. 32 minutes into the match, Justino Feliz dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Michael Hedström, 1-1. Michael Hedström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Justino Feliz's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. Michael Hedström was a little too slow when Justino Feliz got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 40th minute. The score was now 2-1. Justino Feliz who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 44thth minute tested the skills of Michael Hedström when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Isidro Tuñon charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isidro Tuñon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 47 played minutes AEK S.C got a freekick which was hit by Isidro Tuñon. Justino Feliz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 48th minute of the match, but Michael Hedström made a huge save.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lu Shu Yi to make the kick off. After 53 played minutes The Hanging Tree got a freekick which was hit by Justino Feliz. 56 minutes into the game, Lu Shu Yi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Michael Hedström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 59 minutes into the match, AEK S.C's goal looked a bit too open when Americo Ignado came free, but Michael Hedström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to AEK S.C getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Lambros Vouzatos hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the match, AEK S.C's goal looked a bit too open when Justino Feliz came free, but Michael Hedström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justino Feliz in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michael Hedström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Michael Hedström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lu Shu Yi in the 68th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Giannis Kousas in the 72nd minute of play forced The Hanging Tree's goalkeeper Jacinto Panpili to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 74 minutes of play, The Hanging Tree's Americo Ignado made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Michael Hedström was left in no man's land by his defense there! Michael Hedström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lu Shu Yi in the 80th minute of play. During the 84th minute of the match Isidro Tuñon completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Isidro Tuñon a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Isidro Tuñon hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Justino Feliz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Hedström having to interfere. 94 minutes into the game, Justino Feliz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Michael Hedström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. There was no doubt that The Hanging Tree were the better team. The Hanging Tree's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.