Official Cup

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Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) In the 6th minute of the match Edson Futebol Clube got a corner. Lupere FC - DMZ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tao Xing Yong ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Tao Xing Yong got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Evaristo Neves quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Stuart Legzdins blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paul Christini having to make a save. When Lupere FC - DMZ's Stuart Legzdins in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Edson Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernesto Fontes in the 19th minute of play forced Lupere FC - DMZ's goalkeeper Evaristo Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Evaristo Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heleno de Freitas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edson Futebol Clube were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after Lupere FC - DMZ's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tao Xing Yong took the corner. Djalma Di Filippo was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Lupere FC - DMZ's Evaristo Neves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heleno de Freitas in the 26th minute of play. The long shot by Ričards Lakstenis in the 29th minute really tested Paul Christini's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Evaristo Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorian Sena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Edson Futebol Clube's Paul Christini got control of the ball when Pancho Pancho tried to sneak it across the goal line. Panos Karkantos scored 0-1 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Evaristo Neves, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 45 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Lupere FC - DMZ! Lupere FC - DMZ:s Evaristo Neves showed great skill when he stopped Ernesto Fontes:s penalty. 49 minutes had been played when some careless play by Lupere FC - DMZ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tao Xing Yong was slow to take the kick. During this time Edson Futebol Clube's players had a chance to rest. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Stuart Legzdins made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Edson Futebol Clube's Tuncay Şanlı got a free kick in the 55th minute. The supporters of Edson Futebol Clube booed when Lupere FC - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Atso Joenväärä didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stuart Legzdins in the 62nd minute of play forced Edson Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Paul Christini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 63 minutes had been played when some careless play by Edson Futebol Clube's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Atso Joenväärä was slow to take the kick. During this time Lupere FC - DMZ's players had a chance to rest. Evaristo Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heleno de Freitas, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. With a little luck, Lupere FC - DMZ's Evaristo Neves got control of the ball when Ernesto Fontes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edson Futebol Clube's Paul Christini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stuart Legzdins in the 75th minute of play. Evaristo Neves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heleno de Freitas in the 79th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stuart Legzdins in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paul Christini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 90th match minute, Edson Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tuncay Şanlı to maneuver through the defense. In the 91st minute Atso Joenväärä shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Christini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stuart Legzdins in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Paul Christini saved Edson Futebol Clube from getting behind. In the 96th minute the ball was on its way in behind Edson Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Paul Christini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Edson Futebol Clube's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.