Official Cup

Arena do Trovão
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Alvinegro de Tupã's Deng Shu Kuan 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. 8 minutes into the match, Alvinegro de Tupã's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Blue came free, but Karl Martin Bell Burnell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Karl Martin Bell Burnell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelo Blue in the 10th minute of the match. Karl Martin Bell Burnell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abelardo Larra in the 12th minute of the match. With a little luck, Limeirinha FC's Diogo Dionísio got control of the ball when Rashad Bartlett tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Deng Shu Kuan in the 14th minute of play forced Limeirinha FC's goalkeeper Diogo Dionísio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Limeirinha FC's Diogo Dionísio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Limeirinha FC from getting a goal against them. 16 minutes into the match, Limeirinha FC's goalkeeper Diogo Dionísio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rashad Bartlett. The crowd rose to their feet as Rashad Bartlett kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Diogo Dionísio. That made the score 1-0 in the 20 minute of play. Diogo Dionísio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Deng Shu Kuan in the 23rd minute of play. When Limeirinha FC's Geraldo de Lara in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvinegro de Tupã's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 played minutes Limeirinha FC got a freekick which was hit by Guilherme Alvarenga. Limeirinha FC's Diogo Dionísio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Limeirinha FC from getting a goal against them. Karl Martin Bell Burnell came out of the goal in the 30th minute to try and stop a shot by Limeirinha FC's Abelardo Larra. But to his dismay, Abelardo Larra quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. In the 33rd match minute, Limeirinha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guilherme Alvarenga to maneuver through the defense. Limeirinha FC's Diogo Dionísio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deng Shu Kuan in the 34th minute of play. Rashad Bartlett received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Diogo Dionísio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Limeirinha FC's Abelardo Larra got a free kick in the 37th minute. Abelardo Larra struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Karl Martin Bell Burnell didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Limeirinha FC. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abelardo Larra to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Limeirinha FC getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Hortêncio Furlan hit a great ball. Diogo Dionísio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lisandro Beltxe in the 58th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the match, Limeirinha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Deng Shu Kuan came free, but Diogo Dionísio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rashad Bartlett in the 63rd minute of play forced Limeirinha FC's goalkeeper Diogo Dionísio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Deng Shu Kuan in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Diogo Dionísio saved Limeirinha FC from getting behind. Diogo Dionísio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Deng Shu Kuan in the 70th minute of the match. In the 72nd minute, Abelardo Larra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alvinegro de Tupã's Karl Martin Bell Burnell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abelardo Larra in the 74th minute of play. Diogo Dionísio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rashad Bartlett, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. The supporters of Alvinegro de Tupã booed when Limeirinha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timy Verengen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Diogo Dionísio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Deng Shu Kuan, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Alvinegro de Tupã's attack was well implemented in the 79th minute, but when Deng Shu Kuan was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. In the 83rd match minute, Limeirinha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timy Verengen to maneuver through the defense. Guilherme Alvarenga kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Lisandro Beltxe took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 90th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Diogo Dionísio. Limeirinha FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lisandro Beltxe in the 92nd minute of play forced Limeirinha FC's goalkeeper Diogo Dionísio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 94 minutes into the match, Limeirinha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rashad Bartlett came free, but Diogo Dionísio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Limeirinha FC defense, Rashad Bartlett kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Diogo Dionísio. The Limeirinha FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Diogo Dionísio should have stopped the shot. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Alvinegro de Tupã had won after a very even match.