Official Cup

Ritual87
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Stepan Holodovskiy took the kick off in the first half of the match. Efim Fedotov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernan Llorian in the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernan Llorian in the 7th minute of play forced STORM's goalkeeper Efim Fedotov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute of the match STORM got a corner. Umbekannt87's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sergey Blynskih ran over to the corner to take the kick. Yao Ming Yun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stepan Holodovskiy in the 12th minute of play. Umbekannt87's Yao Ming Yun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stepan Holodovskiy in the 15th minute of play. Yao Ming Yun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stepan Holodovskiy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stepan Holodovskiy in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yao Ming Yun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Efim Fedotov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismael Shantala, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Yao Ming Yun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stepan Holodovskiy in the 24th minute of the match. If Roman Bolshakov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 29 minutes, Severiano Padro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Umbekannt87's supporters crossed their fingers, but Severiano Padro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Denis Lavrentev in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Yao Ming Yun saved Umbekannt87 from getting behind. Yao Ming Yun stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roman Bolshakov's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. If Stepan Holodovskiy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 41st minute of the match Sergey Blynskih sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Yao Ming Yun skillfully saved the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

STORM made a substitution. Rudolf Veryugin replaced Raimundo Librado. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fernan Llorian was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Umbekannt87's goalkeeper Yao Ming Yun had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Roman Bolshakov. The supporters of STORM booed when Umbekannt87 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severiano Padro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 63 minutes into the game, Severiano Padro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Umbekannt87's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave STORM the free kick. After 63 played minutes Umbekannt87 got a freekick which was hit by Severiano Padro. After a rather tough play, Umbekannt87's Godofredo Perico got a free kick in the 64th minute. Mathis Plum, 64 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After 65 played minutes Umbekannt87 got a freekick which was hit by Silvinho Custódio. Thanks to some nice moves Roman Bolshakov could shoot a difficult shot in the 67th minute, which Yao Ming Yun however easily saved by the left post. Umbekannt87's Cristo Ortzi was substituted for Silvinho Custódio. If Roman Bolshakov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 82ndth minute of the game Stepan Holodovskiy who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Umbekannt87's Yao Ming Yun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Denis Lavrentev received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Yao Ming Yun came out and tried to block the shot, but Denis Lavrentev slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 87th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Stepan Holodovskiy managed to get in a good position for a shot. STORM's supporters rose to their feet, but Stepan Holodovskiy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Yao Ming Yun breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The STORM supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing STORM would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.