Official Cup

Arena do Urubu
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Válbson de Alcântara took the kick off in the first half of the match. Justas Kukulskis made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Válbson de Alcântara sent off a good shot on target. 4 minutes into the match, Motta Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when İbrahim-Asım Johansson came free, but Aírton de Lima reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Warberg FC's goalkeeper Justas Kukulskis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aírton de Lima stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hubert Hubert's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by İbrahim-Asım Johansson in the 11th minute of play forced Motta Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Aírton de Lima to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Válbson de Alcântara came free with the goalkeeper in the 14th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Justas Kukulskis could save by the left post. Artur Sabóia hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Aírton de Lima showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hubert Hubert, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Aírton de Lima showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gordie Goretzka in the 18th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, Warberg FC's goalkeeper Justas Kukulskis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Xie Ao. Warberg FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 21st minute, when Xie Ao scored to the left of an out of position Justas Kukulskis, making the score, 1-0. 24 minutes into the match, Motta Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Hubert Hubert came free, but Aírton de Lima reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Válbson de Alcântara might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justas Kukulskis. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Válbson de Alcântara ran back to his position shaking his head. Motta Futebol Clube's Aírton de Lima played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hubert Hubert in the 29th minute of play. Aírton de Lima showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hubert Hubert, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 32nd minute İbrahim-Asım Johansson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aírton de Lima saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Freddie Vennerberg hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Warberg FC's Justas Kukulskis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Warberg FC from getting a goal against them. Motta Futebol Clube were furious when Yuri Carneiro was red carded, 48 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Warberg FC's Des Nutsch was substituted for Hubert Hubert. In a very dangerous position, a player in Motta Futebol Clube fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 47th minute. Penalty! 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. İbrahim-Asım Johansson was the one to do the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Warberg FC's zone, Xie Ao stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Justas Kukulskis came out of the goal and Xie Ao tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Justas Kukulskis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xie Ao in the 65th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as İbrahim-Asım Johansson kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Aírton de Lima. That made the score 1-2 in the 70 minute of play. Motta Futebol Clube made a substitution. Otávio Maranhense replaced Dudu Hermes. Motta Futebol Clube's Válbson de Alcântara managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Dominic Szoboszlai in the 86 minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Warberg FC's Santino Corleone got a free kick in the 91st minute. Justas Kukulskis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xie Ao, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. 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.