Official Cup

Estádio PANATO
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) LUIZ PANATO's Zhao Yue Cheng 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. Iuri das Neves stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Örjan Björkdahl's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. 6 minutes into the match, Örjan Björkdahl notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of LUIZ PANATO's Iuri das Neves. Iuri das Neves was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 12th minute, Örjan Björkdahl made a precise shot to the right of Iuri das Neves. LUIZ PANATO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. 18 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aki Guardo. 25 minutes into the game, Örjan Björkdahl cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Iuri das Neves was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With an all-out effort, LUIZ PANATO's John Osomo threw himself towards the right post 31 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gualter Camargo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 34 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper John Osomo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arlindo de Salles. Iuri das Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clarence Seedorf, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Örjan Björkdahl's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iuri das Neves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in LUIZ PANATO's zone, Örjan Björkdahl stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iuri das Neves came out of the goal and Örjan Björkdahl tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

The wind increased when Örjan Björkdahl made the kick off in the second half. Örjan Björkdahl's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iuri das Neves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Örjan Björkdahl got free with Iuri das Neves in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Örjan Björkdahl's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 64thth minute, Iuri das Neves skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. LUIZ PANATO's Iuri das Neves proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save LUIZ PANATO from getting a goal against them. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Bruno do Vale was substituted for Clarence Seedorf. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Alexandre Falcão was substituted for Zé Ortiz. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Örjan Björkdahl in the 68th minute. The corner led PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Örjan Björkdahl to fire away a dangerous shot which Iuri das Neves despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Iuri das Neves stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ademar Rodrigues's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Örjan Björkdahl in the 69th minute of play forced LUIZ PANATO's goalkeeper Iuri das Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 79th minute, Aki Guardo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After having played for 82 minutes, Ademar Rodrigues managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ademar Rodrigues was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind LUIZ PANATO's goalkeeper Iuri das Neves, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.