Official Cup

Allianz Parque
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Xavi Orange kicked off to start the match. Régis de Queirós took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xavi Orange, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lex De Prins made in the 10th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Bernt Jønsson immediately put the ball in play. Siro Lartaun hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️'s Tapani Walker proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️ from getting a goal against them. 20 minutes into the game, Iustin Bungeanu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tapani Walker. Iustin Bungeanu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 27 minutes into the match, Palmeiras's goal looked a bit too open when Xavi Orange came free, but Régis de Queirós reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 32 minutes into the game, Luke Clist cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Tapani Walker was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Xavi Orange recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 41st minute of the match, Iustin Bungeanu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Tapani Walker was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 45th minute of the match Vinicio Neto shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Régis de Queirós showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bernt Jønsson was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benito Isaio got free with Régis de Queirós in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️ booed when Palmeiras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iustin Bungeanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Palmeiras's Iustin Bungeanu got a free kick in the 63rd minute. When Xavi Orange came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️ 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 Xavi Orange couldn't finish the play. In the 65th minute Kléberson Neiva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tapani Walker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tapani Walker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Carlos Simões in the 68th minute of play. Palmeiras's Régis de Queirós played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xavi Orange in the 73rd minute of play. Tapani Walker showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luke Clist in the 77th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the match, ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️'s goal looked a bit too open when Luke Clist came free, but Tapani Walker reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Régis de Queirós was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Benito Isaio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 80 minute of play. Xavi Orange struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Régis de Queirós didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️. Régis de Queirós showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xavi Orange in the 88th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luke Clist in the 89th minute of play forced ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️'s goalkeeper Tapani Walker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luke Clist in the 90th minute of play forced ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️'s goalkeeper Tapani Walker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hilario Goi during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hilario Goi to maneuver through the defense. ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️'s Tapani Walker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Carlos Simões in the 93rd minute of play. Valdir Lopes hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. In the 96th minute Xavi Orange shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Régis de Queirós saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Chants of ⚽️ THE WALKERS ⚽️ echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Palmeiras had held the ball for most of the match.