Official Cup

Arena Ciudad Real
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Manuel Marques kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Guayra FC's Nildo Trevisan got a free kick in the 2nd minute. 4 minutes into the match, Guayra FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tibo Van den Bergen came free, but Duarte Carneiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Guayra FC's Hélio de Almeida got a free kick in the 10th minute. The supporters of YR Mechelen booed when Guayra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernandinho Fernandez didn't get a good kick on the ball. With 17 minutes on the clock, Durvalino Tepedino commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 16th minute of the game. One of Guayra FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of YR Mechelen:s goal. Duarte Carneiro had in the 18thth minute some difficulties stopping Alan Wirinckx's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The supporters of YR Mechelen booed when Guayra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 23 played minutes, YR Mechelen's Alan Wirinckx shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Duarte Carneiro came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in YR Mechelen reached it. In the 24th minute, Tibo Van den Bergen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tibo Van den Bergen in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Duarte Carneiro saved Guayra FC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tibo Van den Bergen in the 37th minute of play forced Guayra FC's goalkeeper Duarte Carneiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Duarte Carneiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pino Van Mechelen, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. 43 minutes into the match, Tibo Van den Bergen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Duarte Carneiro. Guayra FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tibo Van den Bergen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After the first half YR Mechelen were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tibo Van den Bergen to strike the kick off in the second half. When YR Mechelen's Tibo Van den Bergen in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guayra FC's goalie prevented a goal. Duarte Carneiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tibo Van den Bergen in the 65th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Guayra FC's zone, Tibo Van den Bergen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Duarte Carneiro came out of the goal and Tibo Van den Bergen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alan Wirinckx charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alan Wirinckx the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 68th minute, Alan Wirinckx hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 72 in the game by Tibo Van den Bergen from a close distance when the talented Duarte Carneiro managed to make a qualified save. Guayra FC's players were relieved. The supporters of Guayra FC booed when YR Mechelen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pino Van Mechelen didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Fabiano Rodrigues had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When YR Mechelen's Tibo Van den Bergen in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guayra FC's goalie prevented a goal. YR Mechelen's Tibo Van den Bergen got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fernandinho Fernandez during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 87th minute, Jan-Pieter Elsen 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. After a rather tough play, Guayra FC's Nildo Trevisan got a free kick in the 94th minute. YR Mechelen's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.