Official Cup

Arena Beira Mar
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Olivier Gilg made the kick off which started today's match. Su Xiang Chuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niculae Martinescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Lopes in the 5th minute of play forced A.C.Mandala's goalkeeper Su Xiang Chuan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olivier Gilg took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Su Xiang Chuan. Su Xiang Chuan 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. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dorival Leão in the 13th minute of the match. A.C.Mandala's Su Xiang Chuan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olivier Gilg in the 14th minute of play. 18 minutes had been played when some careless play by A.C.Mandala's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joaquín Guzmán was slow to take the kick. During this time DIPLOMATA FC PAB's players had a chance to rest. Johnny Babylon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 26 minutes into the match, A.C.Mandala's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Su Xiang Chuan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Su Xiang Chuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after A.C.Mandala's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Joaquín Guzmán took the corner. The corner led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Niculae Martinescu getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 34th minute of the match A.C.Mandala got a corner. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tiago Tinoco ran over to the corner to take the kick. A.C.Mandala's Tiago Tinoco was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Chico Donato in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 38thth minute of the game Olivier Gilg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A.C.Mandala's Su Xiang Chuan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 38 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Olivier Gilg sped through A.C.Mandala's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Su Xiang Chuan. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Niculae Martinescu got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Su Xiang Chuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Tomas Gustavsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Chico Donato made a huge save.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dorival Leão was the one to do the kick off. Niculae Martinescus short, quick shot in the 53rdth minute got Su Xiang Chuan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Christian Carrier hit a great ball. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Gustavsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Pars Yorgun hit a great ball. Igor Maranhense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Donato having to interfere. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Marquez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Su Xiang Chuan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olivier Gilg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Su Xiang Chuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigo Cisterna, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Pang Di hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Su Xiang Chuan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Lopes in the 77th minute of play. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dorival Leão in the 80th minute of the match. Tiago Tinoco struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Chico Donato didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for A.C.Mandala. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Javier Maroto during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of DIPLOMATA FC PAB booed when A.C.Mandala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Javier Maroto didn't get a good kick on the ball. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dorival Leão in the 94th minute of play. The corner went over the outstretched arms of DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie and right to Igor Maranhense. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. The DIPLOMATA FC PAB supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing DIPLOMATA FC PAB would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.