Official Cup

Arena Escarlate
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Elco Das started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Scarlet Speedster's Fausto Mendonça in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ALTHENTIC F.C's goalie prevented a goal. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind ALTHENTIC F.C's goalkeeper Mila Gröhe, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 10 minutes into the match, Scarlet Speedster's goal looked a bit too open when Elco Das came free, but Naldo Proença reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fausto Mendonça in the 14thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mila Gröhe, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 15 minutes of play, ALTHENTIC F.C's Claudinei Xavier made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Naldo Proença was left in no man's land by his defense there! Scarlet Speedster's Naldo Proença played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elco Das in the 19th minute of play. Scarlet Speedster's Ryszard Janiczek quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Sebastien Homes, made in the 30th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elco Das in the 43rd minute of play forced Scarlet Speedster's goalkeeper Naldo Proença to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Edward Krzynowek came up free with the goalie in the 48th minute, the Scarlet Speedster 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 Edward Krzynowek couldn't finish the play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fausto Mendonça made a kick off. In the 54th minute Scarlet Speedster were awarded a corner. Edward Krzynowek went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 57th minute, Sebastien Homes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Betão de Medeiros's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Naldo Proença firmly grabbed it by the left post. Mila Gröhe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fausto Mendonça in the 67th minute of play. Mila Gröhe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Mendonça, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mila Gröhe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fausto Mendonça's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Claudinei Xavier got free with Naldo Proença in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Scarlet Speedster's Naldo Proença played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elco Das in the 77th minute of play. After a rather tough play, ALTHENTIC F.C's Claudinei Xavier got a free kick in the 82nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fausto Mendonça in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mila Gröhe saved ALTHENTIC F.C from getting behind. When Scarlet Speedster's Fausto Mendonça in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ALTHENTIC F.C's goalie prevented a goal. 86 minutes into the match, Scarlet Speedster's goalkeeper Naldo Proença had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Betão de Medeiros. The supporters of ALTHENTIC F.C booed when Scarlet Speedster was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ryszard Janiczek didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mila Gröhe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raigo Vananurm in the 95th minute of the match. In the 97th minute, Jens-Ove Eriksson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ALTHENTIC F.C's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.