Official Cup

Dukaton
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) Foguera's Pelayo Canal 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. Sanson Cao made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jacques Roordink in the 5th minute. Sanson Cao showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sander Heubach, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Sander Heubach recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sanson Cao showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sander Heubach in the 10th minute of the match. In the 20th match minute, Dukaton f.c. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arjan Zoontjens to maneuver through the defense. Eelco Lanting took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pelayo Canal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dukaton f.c.'s Eelco Lanting played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Piorno Rosario in the 24th minute of play. Sven Keller could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Sanson Cao made a huge save. In the 29th minute, Foguera's Ximun Aizpurua seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Ximun Aizpurua the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Foguera protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Ximun Aizpurua had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 30th minute, Ximun Aizpurua hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 31 minutes into the match, Dukaton f.c.'s Ryan Werner broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 32nd minute Sander Heubach shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sanson Cao saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Dukaton f.c. booed when Foguera was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alano Astudillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Piorno Rosario hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Arjan Zoontjens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Dukaton f.c.'s Giel van Baarle got a free kick in the 40th minute. In the 43rd match minute, Dukaton f.c. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arjan Zoontjens to maneuver through the defense. After 47 minutes, Emiliano Orbiz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Foguera and the Dukaton f.c. players grew even worse after the yellow card. Emiliano Orbiz kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sven Keller made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Dukaton f.c.'s zone, Pelayo Canal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eelco Lanting came out of the goal and Pelayo Canal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arjan Zoontjens took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sanson Cao. Sanson Cao dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Foguera's Sanson Cao played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arjan Zoontjens in the 60th minute of play. In the 63rd minute, Dukaton f.c.'s goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Pelayo Canal fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Eelco Lanting stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pelayo Canal's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. If Sander Heubach had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adriaan Rekers during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Dukaton f.c. getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Adriaan Rekers hit a great ball. Sanson Cao showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacques Roordink in the 77th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Foguera defense, Jacques Roordink kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sanson Cao. The Foguera fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sanson Cao should have stopped the shot. In the 87th minute, Arjan Zoontjens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Pelayo Canal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Adriaan Rekers kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Dukaton f.c. were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Foguera for a fine match.