Official Cup

Moneyball Arena
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) Turgay Şeren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Koča Kafarov in the 3rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Koča Kafarov in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Turgay Şeren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Golden Generation's Turgay Şeren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Koča Kafarov in the 5th minute of play. DREAM TEAM WORLD's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Luiz Fabiano Castro in the 9th minute. The corner led DREAM TEAM WORLD's Charlie Grantham to fire away a dangerous shot which Turgay Şeren despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Lu Zhen Sheng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Huang Rong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Koča Kafarov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Turgay Şeren was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rômulo Custódio in the 24th minute of play forced Golden Generation's goalkeeper Turgay Şeren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save DREAM TEAM WORLD from getting a goal against them. Lu Zhen Sheng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Huang Rong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to DREAM TEAM WORLD getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Koča Kafarov hit a great ball. Alex Enoaia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Lu Zhen Sheng made a huge save. After 42 played minutes DREAM TEAM WORLD got a freekick which was hit by Osvaldo Koldo. DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save DREAM TEAM WORLD from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng got control of the ball when Alex Enoaia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Yorrick Hekman received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Lu Zhen Sheng came out and tried to block the shot, but Yorrick Hekman slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 47th minute. Golden Generation made a substitution. Barnaba Ciborek replaced Alex Enoaia. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Barnaba Ciborek was the one to do the kick off. Ulises Dimas made a great header on Golden Generation's corner, it was just that DREAM TEAM WORLD's Lu Zhen Sheng managed to reach the ball for a save. Turgay Şeren made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Koča Kafarov sent off a good shot on target. Turgay Şeren was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Koča Kafarov showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 66 minute of play. Lu Zhen Sheng showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yorrick Hekman in the 69th minute of the match. Golden Generation's Turgay Şeren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonathan Otto in the 70th minute of play. DREAM TEAM WORLD's Paulo Jon was substituted for Elpidio Curcio. DREAM TEAM WORLD's Zachariasz Psotka was substituted for Jonathan Otto. DREAM TEAM WORLD's Waldemar Cardozo was substituted for Koča Kafarov. After a rather tough play, Golden Generation's Narciso Galoer got a free kick in the 74th minute. Narciso Galoer made in the 76th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Yorrick Hekman immediately put the ball in play. Waldemar Cardozo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Golden Generation getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Elpidio Intxixu hit a great ball. A throw-in in the 86th minute of the game was made by Narciso Galoer with Lucjan Winnicki as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Lu Zhen Sheng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Barnaba Ciborek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elivélton Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Waldemar Cardozo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Turgay Şeren was relentless in the 94th minute of the game. Barnaba Ciborek struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Lu Zhen Sheng didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Golden Generation. The DREAM TEAM WORLD players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.