Official Cup

The Abusement Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 3751, Seating: 1150, VIP seats: 99) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ludvik Honningsvåg got the match started through his kick off. Jaime Bergada scored 0-1 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Endre Haddeland, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 8th minute, Jaime Bergada hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ramón Quiroga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kjetil-André Sundgot, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Manolito Flores fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's protests and gave Manolito Flores a yellow card for diving instead. In the 11th minute, Manolito Flores hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tor Jelstad in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ramón Quiroga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Roberto Baeza kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the match, Lost in pace's Ludvik Honningsvåg broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Lost in pace's Endre Haddeland played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mark Ortiz in the 19th minute of play. Jaime Bergada kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's Ramón Quiroga proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA from getting a goal against them. 27 minutes into the game, Tor Jelstad was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lost in pace's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA the free kick. After 27 played minutes Lost in pace got a freekick which was hit by Tor Jelstad. Jaime Bergada hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute, Mark Ortiz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Ramón Quiroga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tor Jelstad in the 38th minute of play. Peder Vestnes hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 41st minute of the match Ereinotz Llorca sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Endre Haddeland skillfully saved the ball. Ramón Quiroga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tor Jelstad, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mark Ortiz was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Lost in pace's Peder Vestnes got a free kick in the 50th minute. After 52 minutes, Kjetil-André Sundgot mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lost in pace and the F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, Lost in pace was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kjetil-André Sundgot to maneuver through the defense. In the 54th minute, Tulio Villa made a precise shot to the right of Endre Haddeland. Lost in pace's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Rikard Rødsjø kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. The supporters of Lost in pace booed when F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xurde Solana didn't get a good kick on the ball. 60 minutes into the game, Lost in pace's Fridtjof Skaare nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ramón Quiroga made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. Endre Haddeland showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nabucodonosor Contratas, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 75 minutes into the match, Lost in pace's goal looked a bit too open when Ereinotz Llorca came free, but Endre Haddeland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nabucodonosor Contratas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Endre Haddeland made a huge save. The supporters of F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA booed when Lost in pace was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kjetil-André Sundgot didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Lost in pace defense, Mark Ortiz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Endre Haddeland. The Lost in pace fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Endre Haddeland should have stopped the shot. 89 minutes into the match, Lost in pace's goal looked a bit too open when Mark Ortiz came free, but Endre Haddeland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA booed when Lost in pace was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tor Jelstad didn't get a good kick on the ball. Endre Haddeland made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Tulio Villa sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Lost in pace getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Rikard Rødsjø hit a great ball. If Tulio Villa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.