Official Cup

La Canchita
Spectators: 143 (Terracing: 108, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Elton Safadão took the kick off in the first half of the match. Orvar Bäckström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elton Safadão in the 5th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the match, ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s goal looked a bit too open when Henric Springfält came free, but Bertil Hagberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Henric Springfält fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bertil Hagberg having to interfere. In the 21st minute of the match, Henric Springfält tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Bertil Hagberg saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 23 minutes into the match, ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s goalkeeper Bertil Hagberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Clemente Rubio. ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s Elton Safadão got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Basavilbaso FC's Orvar Bäckström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fausto Preuss in the 26th minute of play. Orvar Bäckström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Preuss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute, Basavilbaso FC's Clemente Rubio ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bertil Hagberg. Bertil Hagberg yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. In the 35th minute, Fausto Preuss ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Orvar Bäckström was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henric Springfält in the 37th minute of play forced ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s goalkeeper Bertil Hagberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 38th minute Basavilbaso FC were awarded a corner. Henric Springfält went to the cornerflag to take it. Tom Etii took the ball and in the 42 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Orvar Bäckström. Orvar Bäckström dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 47th minute Tom Etii shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orvar Bäckström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆ were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s Elton Safadão was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 56th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Elton Safadão scored 1-5 in the 62nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Orvar Bäckström, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Bertil Hagberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henric Springfält, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orvar Bäckström was a little too slow when Elton Safadão got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 71st minute. The score was now 1-6. When Henric Springfält came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the Basavilbaso FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Henric Springfält couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henric Springfält in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bertil Hagberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fausto Preuss got free with Orvar Bäckström in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 84th minute ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆ were awarded a corner. Elton Safadão went to the cornerflag to take it. Elton Safadão made a great header on ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s corner, it was just that Basavilbaso FC's Orvar Bäckström managed to reach the ball for a save. Rafa Chrusciel kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. In the 90th minute, Elton Safadão ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Orvar Bäckström was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-7. 94 minutes into the game, Elton Safadão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Basavilbaso FC the free kick. The supporters of Basavilbaso FC booed when ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elton Safadão didn't get a good kick on the ball. ≮Empire≯风云☆泉州黄狮☆ played a much better game than Basavilbaso FC and deserved their victory. The Basavilbaso FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.