Official Cup

IPA Arena
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Timoteo Acebes struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Alam Dyce didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Birra Cultura F.C. The audience thought a goal was coming when Timoteo Acebes got free with Alam Dyce in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Nagrand's Dale Hee got a free kick in the 8th minute. Alam Dyce acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 9th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Emeterio Zalaeta. Cordarrell Landa received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Alam Dyce came out and tried to block the shot, but Cordarrell Landa slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 10th minute. In the 13th match minute, Nagrand was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Firdauz Nair to maneuver through the defense. Nagrand's Alam Dyce played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantino Junquera in the 16th minute of play. Alam Dyce was a little too slow when Herminio Echaniz got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 19th minute. The score was now 2-0. Alam Dyce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herminio Echaniz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Nagrand's zone, Constantino Junquera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alam Dyce came out of the goal and Constantino Junquera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 34 minutes into the match, Nagrand's goal looked a bit too open when Timoteo Acebes came free, but Alam Dyce reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 38 minutes, Faizal Sim managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nagrand's supporters crossed their fingers, but Faizal Sim was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 45 minutes, Firdauz Nair managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nagrand's supporters crossed their fingers, but Firdauz Nair was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nagrand's Alam Ning got a good chance for a goal in the 48th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Herminio Echaniz was the one to do the kick off. Herminio Echaniz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee felt a red card was in order, 57 minutes into the game, when Faiz Seah put in a rough tackle. 56 minutes into the game, one of Nagrand:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. When Alam Ning came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Nagrand fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alam Ning couldn't finish the play. After having played for 71 minutes, Alam Ning managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nagrand's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alam Ning was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Clive Tee hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. 79 minutes into the game, Timoteo Acebes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-0. Alam Dyce was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alam Ning might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cruz Cañizares. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alam Ning ran back to his position shaking his head. Cruz Cañizares was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Clive Tee showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 6-1 in the 88 minute of play. Alam Dyce made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Constantino Junquera in the 94th minute of play. Nagrand's Alam Dyce played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Timoteo Acebes in the 96th minute of play. After 97 played minutes Birra Cultura F.C got a freekick which was hit by Sayvion Criales. Birra Cultura F.C's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.