Official Cup

Couqueiros Arena
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) AM United's Alexandre Mendonça 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. With a little luck, Pesas Rusas AFC's Siro Jatsu got control of the ball when Alexandre Mendonça tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lucas Gabon hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute, Alexandre Mendonça hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Pesas Rusas AFC's Siro Jatsu got control of the ball when Alexandre Mendonça tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Elpidio Frasco during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 17th minute, Elpidio Frasco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cássio Veiga blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Siro Jatsu having to make a save. After 20 played minutes Hermano Gaspar rounded Pesas Rusas AFC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. 25 minutes into the match, AM United's goal looked a bit too open when Inocencio Lore came free, but Francisco Vilela reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermano Gaspar took the ball and in the 28 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Siro Jatsu. Siro Jatsu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. In the 31st minute, Inocencio Lore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Siro Jatsu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alexandre Mendonça in the 35th minute. In the 35th minute, AM United's Alexandre Mendonça dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-0. In the 38th minute, Ernesto Frantzes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Pesas Rusas AFC's Siro Jatsu got control of the ball when Alexandre Mendonça tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Frasco in the 41st minute of play forced AM United's goalkeeper Francisco Vilela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alexandre Mendonça took the ball and in the 43 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Siro Jatsu. Siro Jatsu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Inocencio Lore to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Mendonça in the 51st minute of play forced Pesas Rusas AFC's goalkeeper Siro Jatsu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Inocencio Lore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Francisco Vilela tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandre Mendonça in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Siro Jatsu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Pesas Rusas AFC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Candido Enaut hit a great ball. The AM United fans' excitement grew in the 58th match minute when AM United's Alexandre Mendonça 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 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Manuel Brás received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Siro Jatsu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Siro Jatsu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cássio Veiga, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 64 minutes into the match, Cássio Veiga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Siro Jatsu. Pesas Rusas AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cássio Veiga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. Siro Jatsu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandre Mendonça, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Hermano Gaspar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 73 minutes into the game, AM United's Cássio Veiga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Siro Jatsu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Hermano Gaspar managed to get in a good position for a shot. AM United's supporters rose to their feet, but Hermano Gaspar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Siro Jatsu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pesas Rusas AFC's Siro Jatsu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandre Mendonça in the 78th minute of play. In the 80th minute Alexandre Mendonça shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Siro Jatsu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Siro Jatsu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandre Mendonça, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. 95 minutes into the match, Pesas Rusas AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Mendonça came free, but Siro Jatsu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. AM United had played much better football throughout.