Official Cup

VODAFONE ARENA
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) XMAS's Ernesto Minichiello 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. When Ferruccio Cesaroni fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored XMAS's protests and gave Ferruccio Cesaroni a yellow card for diving instead. After 3 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Ferruccio Cesaroni. Savaş Lütfi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Rasmus Højlund got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Armando Polidori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rasmus Højlund in the 12th minute of play. Armando Polidori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rasmus Højlund in the 12th minute of the match. Armando Polidori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rasmus Højlund in the 13th minute of the match. Domenico Mantini made a great header on XMAS's corner, it was just that F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Stojmen Tujković managed to reach the ball for a save. Armando Polidori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fryderyk Gajewski in the 17th minute of play. F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Stojmen Tujković played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Minichiello in the 19th minute of play. F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Stojmen Tujković played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Domenico Mantini in the 23rd minute of play. F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Stojmen Tujković played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Minichiello in the 24th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Alejo Cucao sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Armando Polidori narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Armando Polidori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rasmus Højlund in the 29th minute of the match. In the 30th match minute, XMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Zaccardi to maneuver through the defense. In the 33rd minute, Rasmus Højlund 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. If Bora Ersal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rasmus Højlund struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Armando Polidori didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for F.C BEŞİKTAŞ. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rasmus Højlund to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to XMAS getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Ferruccio Cesaroni hit a great ball. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's goalkeeper Stojmen Tujković, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. XMAS's Armando Polidori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rasmus Højlund in the 57th minute of play. Bora Ersal hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Rasmus Højlund struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Armando Polidori didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for F.C BEŞİKTAŞ. In the 65th match minute, F.C BEŞİKTAŞ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bora Ersal to maneuver through the defense. Alessio Ascoli hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. In the 74th minute, Christian Zaccardi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Rasmus Højlund got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rasmus Højlund fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armando Polidori having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in XMAS's zone, Rasmus Højlund stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Armando Polidori came out of the goal and Rasmus Højlund tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. F.C BEŞİKTAŞ's Rasmus Højlund got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Comunardo Quadrini hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Domenico Mantini during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, XMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domenico Mantini to maneuver through the defense. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.