Official Cup

Estadio TAXISTAS
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Faustão Melo kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the game, Zeledon Oliverio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. David Ferran was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. David Ferran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Faustão Melo in the 8th minute of the match. The PicksBattle.com fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when PicksBattle.com's Roger Flor 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Vaios Evaggelliadis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonis Karteris in the 16th minute of play. Vaios Evaggelliadis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roger Flor, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 20th match minute, PicksBattle.com was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thodoris Xidas to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Flor in the 25th minute of play forced Tacheros OFF's goalkeeper Vaios Evaggelliadis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vaios Evaggelliadis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roger Flor in the 33rd minute of play. When Higinio Cibran fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tacheros OFF's protests and gave Higinio Cibran a yellow card for diving instead. In the 35th match minute, Tacheros OFF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Cibran to maneuver through the defense. After 36 played minutes PicksBattle.com got a freekick which was hit by Antonis Karteris. David Ferran made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Guaberto Valentine sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to PicksBattle.com getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Nasos Stratikis hit a great ball. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind PicksBattle.com's goalkeeper David Ferran, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Roger Flor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Vaios Evaggelliadis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

63 minutes into the match, Tacheros OFF's goal looked a bit too open when Iordanis Papaioannou came free, but Vaios Evaggelliadis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Tacheros OFF's Tarmo Ollonen got a free kick in the 64th minute. David Ferran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zeledon Oliverio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the match, PicksBattle.com's goal looked a bit too open when Guaberto Valentine came free, but David Ferran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vaios Evaggelliadis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roger Flor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. PicksBattle.com were awarded a corner in the 75th minute after Tacheros OFF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Antonis Karteris took the corner. 76 minutes into the match, Faustão Melo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of David Ferran. PicksBattle.com's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Faustão Melo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After having played for 79 minutes, Roger Flor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PicksBattle.com's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roger Flor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nasos Stratikis's late challenge caught a Tacheros OFF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nasos Stratikis helped the player get up and apologised. Nasos Stratikis hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Vaios Evaggelliadis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roger Flor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 85 minutes into the game, Costel Dijmărescu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tacheros OFF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave PicksBattle.com the free kick. Costel Dijmărescu kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. A collision led to Tacheros OFF getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Zeledon Oliverio hit a great ball. Roger Flor hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Faustão Melo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. David Ferran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Many of PicksBattle.com's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. PicksBattle.com may have spent more time on the ball, but Tacheros OFF were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.