Official Cup

Nuevo Tigris
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Rayo Bengala's Muntis Stiebriņsons 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 9th minute Muntis Stiebriņsons shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gerben Raatjes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. De Kasteelheren's Gerben Raatjes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Muntis Stiebriņsons in the 10th minute of play. 12 minutes into the game, Teun Otten threw the ball into play from the sideline. Rayo Bengala's Çağan Ros quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Perico Pérez received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gerben Raatjes came out and tried to block the shot, but Perico Pérez slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 14th minute. With a little luck, De Kasteelheren's Gerben Raatjes got control of the ball when Perico Pérez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Remond Zijden's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodri Malo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. 23 minutes into the game, Teun Otten was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. De Kasteelheren's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rayo Bengala the free kick. Teun Otten kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. When De Kasteelheren's Gerrit Ebbinge in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rayo Bengala's goalie prevented a goal. Rodri Malo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerrit Ebbinge, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gerben Raatjes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Muntis Stiebriņsons in the 28th minute of the match. Gerben Raatjes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Muntis Stiebriņsons, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the match, De Kasteelheren's goal looked a bit too open when Muntis Stiebriņsons came free, but Gerben Raatjes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Henk Hoebe hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Gerrit Ebbinge hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Muntis Stiebriņsons fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gerben Raatjes having to interfere. In the 44th minute, Iwo Fafinski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gerrit Ebbinge stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Rayo Bengala's goal looked a bit too open when Remond Zijden came free, but Rodri Malo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 51 minutes into the match, Rayo Bengala's goal looked a bit too open when Remond Zijden came free, but Rodri Malo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to De Kasteelheren getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Teun Otten hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paavo Seco in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gerben Raatjes saved De Kasteelheren from getting behind. In the 63rd minute, Çağan Ros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to De Kasteelheren getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Chiel Tamminga hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Remond Zijden in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodri Malo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 78th minute of the match, Remond Zijden tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Rodri Malo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Henk Hoebe succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-2 in the 87th playminute. In the 96th minute, Gerrit Ebbinge 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. 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.