Official Cup

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Urbano Sagrario made the kick off which started today's match. Wilhelm Falkrantz made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Urbano Sagrario sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Urbano Sagrario's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wilhelm Falkrantz was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. 10 minutes into the match, Nagrand's goal looked a bit too open when Leonardo Paio came free, but Wilhelm Falkrantz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wilhelm Falkrantz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonardo Paio in the 10th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the game, Nagrand's Adam Hong nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Venancio Hodei made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Mathews in the 14th minute of play. Nagrand's Wilhelm Falkrantz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonardo Paio in the 19th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Mathews in the 20th minute of play forced Franja Dorada's goalkeeper Venancio Hodei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Mathews in the 23rd minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Franja Dorada's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Teo came free, but Venancio Hodei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Mathews in the 26th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Abajas in the 27th minute of play forced Nagrand's goalkeeper Wilhelm Falkrantz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Urbano Sagrario in the 30th minute of play forced Nagrand's goalkeeper Wilhelm Falkrantz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wilhelm Falkrantz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Urbano Sagrario, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zak Sum's late challenge caught a Franja Dorada's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zak Sum helped the player get up and apologised. Zak Sum kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Leonardo Paio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 38th minute Franja Dorada were awarded a corner. Urbano Sagrario went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Franja Dorada's corner Urbano Sagrario fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Wilhelm Falkrantz quite easily take care of the ball. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Hong in the 40th minute of play. In the 42ndth minute of the game Leonardo Paio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nagrand's Wilhelm Falkrantz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Wilhelm Falkrantz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Urbano Sagrario in the 47th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joel Teo to strike the kick off in the second half. Urbano Sagrario scored 2-1 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wilhelm Falkrantz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Venancio Hodei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Mathews, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. In the 61st minute, Ron Laycock hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wilhelm Falkrantz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Urbano Sagrario, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, Nagrand's goal looked a bit too open when Leonardo Paio came free, but Wilhelm Falkrantz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Franja Dorada's Leonardo Paio managed to work through Nagrand's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Leonardo Paio dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. The Nagrand fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when Nagrand's Gabriel Mathews looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eleuterio Normando in the 79th minute of play forced Nagrand's goalkeeper Wilhelm Falkrantz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Patricio Abajas fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Franja Dorada's protests and gave Patricio Abajas a yellow card for diving instead. Patricio Abajas kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Franja Dorada's Alfonso Palban was substituted for Urbano Sagrario. The supporters of Nagrand booed when Franja Dorada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Abajas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonardo Paio took the ball and in the 90 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wilhelm Falkrantz. Wilhelm Falkrantz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-3. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonardo Paio in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wilhelm Falkrantz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.