Official Cup

Odd Trafford
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) mixednutz XI's Rubinho Novaes 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. In the 2nd minute, Øyvind Torkelsen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fumasche's Karlos Vuelta proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Fumasche from getting a goal against them. Marcelo Eufemio struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Erik Brenna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fumasche. Fumasche's Bernardino Gaztea managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Thomas Edland in the 11 minute of the game. In the 19th minute Hans-Petter Phan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karlos Vuelta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rubinho Novaes in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karlos Vuelta saved Fumasche from getting behind. 30 minutes had been played when some careless play by Fumasche's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Torgeir Lundhaug was slow to take the kick. During this time mixednutz XI's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Hans-Petter Phan almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Fumasche's Karlos Vuelta did a great save. Karlos Vuelta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hans-Petter Phan in the 35th minute of play. Erik Brenna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Crawford Korff in the 36th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rubinho Novaes got free with Karlos Vuelta in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Fumasche's goalkeeper Karlos Vuelta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 46 minutes into the game, Thomas Edland threw the ball into play from the sideline. Fumasche's Bernardino Gaztea quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Crawford Korff made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, mixednutz XI's Rubinho Novaes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Karlos Vuelta narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 55 minutes into the match, Rubinho Novaes notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Fumasche's Karlos Vuelta. Karlos Vuelta was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, mixednutz XI's Jack Fagerheim got a free kick in the 58th minute. Karlos Vuelta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rubinho Novaes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Karlos Vuelta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rubinho Novaes, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rubinho Novaes in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karlos Vuelta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 73rd minute there was a penalty for mixednutz XI. Torgeir Lundhaug stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Karlos Vuelta. 3-0. Karlos Vuelta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferdinand Tvete in the 76th minute of play. After 78 played minutes Fumasche got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Tanio. After having played for 79 minutes, Rubinho Novaes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. mixednutz XI's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rubinho Novaes 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 84thth minute of the game Rubinho Novaes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Fumasche's Karlos Vuelta was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 85 minutes into the match, Fumasche's goal looked a bit too open when Hans-Petter Phan came free, but Karlos Vuelta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Karlos Vuelta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hans-Petter Phan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rubinho Novaes took the ball and in the 88 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Karlos Vuelta. Karlos Vuelta dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. In the 91st match minute, Fumasche was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cayetano Acuña to maneuver through the defense. Rubinho Novaes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. For all the effort they put into the match, the Fumasche players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for mixednutz XI.