Official Cup

Camp de Mestalla
Spectators: 188 (Terracing: 142, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Silviu Novac kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Joe Herring shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fanis Geronimidis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute Silviu Novac shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jerry Lodge saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fanis Geronimidis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ryan Plumber, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Belotaurus FC's Fanis Geronimidis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Belotaurus FC from getting a goal against them. Fanis Geronimidis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joe Herring, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joe Herring in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fanis Geronimidis, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Belotaurus FC's Dario Strazzabosco got a free kick in the 44th minute. Joe Herrings short, quick shot in the 45thth minute got Fanis Geronimidis to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 47 minutes into the match, Joe Herring notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Belotaurus FC's Fanis Geronimidis. Fanis Geronimidis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joe Herring made a kick off. The supporters of Valencia C.F. booed when Belotaurus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Strazzabosco didn't get a good kick on the ball. A throw-in in the 61st minute of the game was made by Dario Strazzabosco with Doni Cordeiro as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Doni Cordeiro hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. In the 64th minute Joe Herring shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fanis Geronimidis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 65 minutes had been played when some careless play by Belotaurus FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Guillermo Farré was slow to take the kick. During this time Valencia C.F.'s players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Guillermo Farré almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Belotaurus FC's Fanis Geronimidis did a great save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joe Herring in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fanis Geronimidis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Oliver Bean kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Valencia C.F.'s Ryan Plumber got a free kick in the 71st minute. Evren Yezid kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Erivaldo Perez got a throw-in 82 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Doni Cordeiro. 84 minutes into the game, Joe Herring cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Fanis Geronimidis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Fanis Geronimidis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joe Herring's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Belotaurus FC's Fanis Geronimidis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joe Herring in the 92nd minute of play. Adam Harding's late challenge caught a Belotaurus FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adam Harding helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Belotaurus FC booed when Valencia C.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Harding didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fanis Geronimidis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joe Herring in the 96th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Valencia C.F. had won after a very even match.